Medical Transport Captain

St Luke's ElderCare Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

St Lukes Eldercare in Singapore seeks a Medical Transport Captain to ensure safe, punctual transport for clients while supporting daily care needs. You will maintain vehicle readiness, coordinate schedules, and ensure client well-being during journeys.

Responsibilities include assisting residents, operating vehicles per safety protocols, and escalating concerns to nursing staff as required. Training provided for additional certifications, with a strong focus on elderly care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid Class 4 driving licence.
• Defensive driving certification is preferred.
• CPR and AED certification must be current.
• Paramedic qualification preferred (training provided if not held).
• Experience in medical transport, hospitals, nursing homes or community care is advantageous.
• Demonstrates care and professionalism with elderly/medically vulnerable clients.
• Basic knowledge of emergency response and patient handling.
• Experience with CAMs and TMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents to and from nursing homes, hospitals, clinics and appointments, ensuring punctual and comfortable journeys.
• Operate medical transport vehicles per traffic rules and safety protocols.
• Assist residents with boarding/alighting, wheelchair handling and safety restraints.
• Monitor residents during transit and escalate concerns to nursing staff as needed.
• Respond to medical or emergency situations, performing basic life support when required.
• Keep vehicle records in CAMs and follow daily schedules per TMS.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections for roadworthiness and cleanliness.
• Support ad-hoc transport needs, including medicine pick-ups.
• Maintain a clean, safe vehicle environment and perform multi-skilled tasks as assigned.

Skills

Driving licence (Class 4)

Defensive driving

CPR/AED certification

Paramedic (preferred)

Medical transport experience

Interpersonal skills

Digital transport/log systems

Tools

CAMs

TMS

Job description

About the job Transport Captain (Nursing Home)

We are seeking a passionate and resourceful MedicalTransport Captain to join our Transport Office team. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the safe, punctual, and comfortable transportation of our clients while supporting their daily care needs. You will take ownership of maintaining vehicle readiness, coordinating transport schedules, and ensuring client well-being during journeys.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents to and from nursing homes, hospitals, specialist clinics, and community appointments, ensuring punctual, smooth, and comfortable journeys.
• Operate medical transport vehicles in accordance with traffic regulations, defensive driving principles, and organisational safety protocols.
• Assist residents with boarding and alighting, including wheelchair handling, securing mobility aids, and ensuring proper seatbelt and safety restraints.
• Monitor residents’ general well-being during transit and perform basic visual health observations, escalating concerns to nursing or centre staff as required.
• Respond appropriately to medical or emergency situations during transport, including administering basic life support (CPR/AED) when necessary, in accordance with training and protocols.
• Ensure vehicle records are updated in CAMs and daily schedules comply to TMS.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness, cleanliness, and readiness for medical transport, including checks on safety and emergency equipment.
• Support nursing homes with ad-hoc transport needs (eg. medicine pick-up)
• Assist with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment within the vehicle.
• Undertake multi-skilled tasks or other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possess a valid Class 4 driving licence.
• Defensive driving certification is preferred.
• Possess valid CPR and AED certification; certification must be kept current.
• Certified Paramedic qualification is preferred (optional). Training will be provided for candidates without the certifications.
• Prior experience in medical transport, hospitals, nursing homes, ambulance services, or community care settings is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to handle elderly or medically vulnerable individuals with care, patience, and professionalism.
• Basic knowledge of emergency response procedures and safe patient handling techniques.
• Experience in basic vehicle troubleshooting or mechanical repair is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare, nursing, and operations teams.
• Able to work independently, manage time effectively under tight schedules, and adapt to changing transport needs.
• Basic proficiency in digital transport/log systems.

About St Lukes Eldercare

St Lukes ElderCare (SLEC) is a Christian healthcare provider dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors in Singapore, regardless of race, language and religion.

Guided by our GRACE philosophy of care, we are committed to providing compassionate and holistic care that fosters autonomy and choice. To empower elders of varying needs, from the fit to the frail, we offer a comprehensive suite of services islandwide. These include community-based programmes that promote active ageing; centre-based offerings such as day care, rehabilitation and nursing; residential (nursing home) services for long-term care; and home-based services covering medical, nursing and therapy needs.

Leveraging our legacy of over 25 years, we are on an unstoppable mission to transform care challenges of Singapore's ageing population. Through innovation, collaboration and education, we seek to elevate the community care sector, where elders thrive in their golden years and age with dignity, independence and joy.

Incorporated in 1999, SLEC is a registered charity and an Institution of a Public Character.