Bus Driver / Care Worker - Killala, Co. Mayo The Alzheimer Society of Ireland works across the country in the heart of local communities providing dementia specific services and advocating for the rights of people affected by dementia to quality supports and services.
Our vision is an Ireland where people affected by dementia are valued and supported.
A national non-profit organisation, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is person centred, rights-based and grassroots led with the voice of the person with dementia and their carer at its core.
The Society is currently recruiting for a Bus Driver/ Care worker to be based in Killala Community centre, Co. Mayo, who will report to the operations manager.
This is a permanent contract of employment working 4-6 hours per month.
The Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting clients between their place of residence and the Activity Club as requested by the Operations Manager; in addition to any other driving duties as required by the Operations Manager in relation to the smooth running of the Activity Club.
As a care worker, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing person centred care to people with dementia in the Activity Club.
You will need good communication and organizational skills and be able to work on your own initiative.
To be successful in this position it is essential you possess previous experience of undertaking social and cognitive stimulation activates with people with dementia, older people or people with intellectual disabilities.
To be successful in this role you will need to hold an appropriate bus driving license (Class D1).
You will also need at least 3 years previous experience of driving similar or larger buses.
You will need a good knowledge of the local area to facilitate the planning most efficient routes, excellent driving skills along with experience of driving public/ private buses; and strong interpersonal skills and works well with others.
If you are interested in applying for this post, please submit a full and up-to-date CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you could undertake this role.
Full job description can be found on our website: Closing date for applications is Monday 23rd June 2025.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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