Transport Captain (Punggol)

St Luke's ElderCare; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in Singapore is seeking a dedicated individual to drive and assist elderly clients. You will be responsible for safely transporting clients and performing basic caregiving duties. The ideal candidate will hold Class 3 and Class 4 Licenses, demonstrate patience, and excel in communication. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of elderly individuals.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold Class 3 and Class 4 Licenses.
• Experience in simple electrical or mechanical repair is a plus.
• Prior experience in driving or caregiving duties in Hospitals or Nursing Homes would be advantageous.
• Willing and patient in serving elderly clients.
• Team player with strong communications, interpersonal and organisational abilities.
• Capable of working independently and under time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Drive clients safely from their home to the centre and back.
• Conduct daily visual checks on clients’ health conditions.
• Receive clients and help send them off to their waiting vehicle.
• Ensure clients’ safety during boarding and alighting.
• Maintain an up to date name list of clients on transport.
• Assist in scheduling clients’ transport timetable efficiently.
• Conduct daily checks on the vehicle and manage maintenance.
• Assist Care staff and Therapy Assistant in routine duties.
• Help maintain cleanliness of centres.

Skills

Strong communications

Interpersonal skills

Organisational abilities

Patience in serving elderly clients

Independent working

Education

Class 3 and Class 4 Licenses

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Job Description

• Drive clients from their home to the centre, and from centre to home safely and punctually.
• Conduct daily visual checks on clients’ health conditions and well-being, along with contacting their family members if needed.
• Receive clients upon their arrival at the centre and during their departure, help send them off to the waiting vehicle.
• Ensure clients’ safety when they are boarding & alighting from the vehicle.
• Maintain an up to date name list of clients on transport.
• Assist in scheduling clients’ transport timetable efficiently.
• Keep vehicle log book up to date.
• Conduct daily checks on vehicle.
• Manage vehicle maintenance and repair schedules.
• Assist Care staff and Therapy Assistant in routine duties in caring for clients.
• Conduct programs, screening and assessment for the elderly, and assist in basic ADLs.
• Help maintain cleanliness of centres.
• Undertake any multi-skilled job as assigned by the Centre Manager.

Requirements

• Candidates must hold Class 3 and Class 4 Licenses.
• Experience in simple electrical or mechanical repair is a plus.
• Prior experience in driving or caregiving duties in Hospitals, Nursing Homes or individual parents would be advantageous.
• Willing and patient in serving elderly clients.
• Team player with strong communications, interpersonal and organisational abilities.
• Capable of working independently and under time constraints.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Candidates who are keen on a career switch would be considered.