Driver and Day Care Assistant

SPD Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable caregiving service in Singapore seeks a caregiver with a Class 3 driving license to provide transportation and daily support for clients in rehabilitation programmes. Responsibilities include assisting clients with mobility, conducting health monitoring, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in patient care and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year working experience in patient care.
• Able to perform CPR-AED and basic emergency procedures.
• Knowledge in infection control and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients to and from their homes and care centre.
• Assist clients with ambulation and exercise routines.
• Conduct basic health monitoring tasks like temperature checks.
• Report clients' progress and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Establish good relationships with clients and staff.

Skills

Basic caregiving knowledge

Good communication skills

Effective problem-solving skills

Capacity for manual handling

Education

Minimum GCE 'O' or 'N' Levels

Certification in healthcare support

Job description

Singapore

Provide safe transportation and day-to-day caregiving support for clients attending rehabilitation and day care programmes. This position requires a Singapore Class 3 driving license and basic caregiving experience.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Ferry client to and from their home and centre for rehabilitation and/or day care programmes
• Assist client in their ambulation and movement in the centre and during transferring up and down from transport
• Conduct basic health monitoring support, e.g. temperature check, vitals, etc.
• Assist and guide clients in the performance of their prescribed exercise routines and programmes, both individual and in groups
• Provide assistance to clients’ basic needs as needed, such as toileting, meals preparation, feeding, etc.
• Uphold infection control and safety protocols at all times
• Support transportation arrangements for other programme needs, where necessary
• Responsible to and liaise with Supervisor in all matters pertaining to administration
• Report clients’ progress to Supervisor
• Support documentation duties, where required, such as attendance taking, incident reporting, etc.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, basic maintenance, and regular servicing; ensure workplace cleanliness at all times
• Report any malfunctioning or wear and tear to Supervisor
• Ensure safety in driving and in the care of clients at all times
• Adhere to traffic and workplace safety regulations at all times
• Assist in general duties at the centre as assigned by supervisor
• Establish and maintain good working relationship with clients, caregivers and staff
• Report to Supervisor of any incident or injury sustained by clients or staff or self, during the course of work
• Any other duties may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

REQUIREMENT

• Processes Class 3 Driving License
• Minimum GCE “O” or “N” Levels with at least 1 year working experience on patient care
• Basic caregiving knowledge and/or certification in healthcare support would be advantageous
• Able to perform basic emergency procedures such as control bleeding, application of dressing’s slings and splints, and CPR-AED, etc
• Effective problem-solving skills, good communications and interpersonal skills
• Attend training and in‑house education programmes
• May be expected for duties during weekends, and/or any time after office hours, if deemed necessary
• Capacity to meet the physical demands of the position, including manual handling in client care such as assisting clients with transfers, mobility and positioning, as well as activities involving stooping, bending, lifting, grip strength and other physical requirements related to the role