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Sumner Bays Union Trust Older Persons Programme

Organisation:
Sumner Bays Union Trust
Location:
Sumner
Category:
Practical Help
Hours:
Both/Flexible

We need people to assist with driving duties using either the van we hire or your own car. We provide a mileage allowance for using your own car. As well we want people who feel able to visit elderly members of our community for social reasons or provide transport for them to various appointments as required including medical, social or otheractivities, or perhaps just for walk, or assist with some gardening, or share a cup of tea with them or even walk a pet dog in need of more exercise.

Requirements:

Must be able to understand the elderly, be aware of their disbilities such as hard of hearing or sight issues, physical disbilities and social or mental health issues. If assisting with driving must have appropriate drivers licence.

A Ministry of Justice background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

Normally 1 to 4 hours per event or when avilable depending on the role.

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

Ref: 1008

Practical Help


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Other information (optional):
In applying for this position I confirm that I have read the requirements of the position and believe I have the skills and attributes required to carry out this role safely and effectively.

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Background Check

Applicants for this role are required to give this organisation permission to check their criminal conviction history with the Ministry of Justice.

You can find out more about this process on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.justice.govt.nz/criminal-records/what-is-a-criminal-record/

Reason a check is needed:

Working with vulnerable people

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