Every day, in every way, we bring real heart to work. It’s what drives us to deliver our refreshingly different person-first commitment to care.  We are seeking a Driver to join The Booms Care Home located in Thames on a casual basis. There are no guaranteed weekly hours, it will be based as per the need at the care home.

Where You Will Make an Impact 

• Drive residents around for GP appointments, supermarket shopping and other planned activities.
• Maintain the safety of residents at all times.
• Abide by driving safety rules and regulations as per the road code.
• Assist with loading residents safely into the Bupa van including usage of van hoists.
• Show a caring and considerate attitude to residents, visitors, and other staff.

What About You

• Previous experience working as a driver.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, enthusiasm, strong empathy, and a passion for making a difference to our residents’ lives.
• You will be a team player, with the ability to work independently, and who is prepared to roll up your sleeves and get stuck into whatever needs to get done.
• A full Drivers Licence is essential. Must be current, clean, and free of endorsements.
• A current First Aid certificate is essential.

Reasons to Belong 

• Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance to our eligible permanent NZ employees and a discount on insurance cover for eligible family members.
• Wellbeing discounts and advice, EAP counselling services, study support, and cultural leave.
• Paid parental leave - in addition to standard parental leave, Bupa offers 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers.
• Refer-a-friend programme of $750 - $2,000.
• Professional Development – in-house and external training and development.
• Industry-competitive remuneration and benefits, and internal reward and recognition programmes.
• No matter who you are or where you come from, we encourage you to ‘Be You at Bupa’.
• An accredited employer with Immigration NZ that values its diverse employees.

About Bupa

Through vision, passion, and sheer hard work, we are now New Zealand’s largest aged care and dementia care provider. As one of New Zealand’s leading healthcare organisations, we employ more than 4,000 people and we live by our values: Brave, Caring, and Responsible. All united by one purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

For the opportunity to join the Bupa community and to make a difference to the lives of our residents, please submit your application today – we would love to hear from you.