782 days ago

We Are Hiring!

Owner from Freedom Companion Driving Christchurch

We are looking for the right person for Wednesday & Friday work. This will be every Wednesday & Friday.

This involves picking up several clients in the morning, dropping them to day services and collecting them in the afternoon on the homeward journey. Additional transport jobs will occur as they come in. Potential for other additional hours as well, including some weekend work.

Wednesday will require driving our wheelchair van and you will be shown how to safely secure clients in wheelchairs, and formal training will also be scheduled. Friday will be driving our non-wheelchair vehicle, serving our non-wheelchair clients.

You will be an individual contractor and paid 38% of each job value.

Start date is soon as possible.

A license with a P Endorsement is a must. Preference will also be given to those living north of the central city, which is where we are based.

We require a candidate who is trustworthy, reliable, patient, keen and kind. Previously experience with disabilities and elderly is an advantage.

Contact us for further details and email your CV.

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