Volunteer Driver
WA Country Health - South West
Responsibilities
• Safely transport clients as directed by Hospital Coordinator; Volunteer Coordinator
or other person acting in their position.
• Ensure manual handling and best practice rules are always applied during loading
and unloading of patient.
• Ensure child safety is adhered to if transporting children such as child lock on the
doors, baby seat is fitted and secured.
• Compliance with the Western Australia Country Health - South West (WACHS) Safe
Driving Procedure and adhere to the travel plan.
• Abide by the Western Australian road rules & parking laws.
• Provide a friendly and caring conversation along the way.
• Ensure all passengers are wearing their seatbelt and abiding to safety procedures.
• Report any wellbeing, health, or safety concerns regarding a passenger.
• Ensure the vehicle is safe to drive before commencing.
• Respect the confidentiality of any passengers.
• Complete the journey logbook on each trip.
• Return the vehicle at least 50% full of fuel and any rubbish such as coffee cups are
removed.
• Provide accurate odometer readings when refueling the vehicle.
• Ensure receipt for fuel purchase is obtained and left in Vehicle info wallet.
• Immediately report incidences, accidents or concerns to the Volunteer Coordinator
or Hospital Coordinator.