Medical Transportation & Chaperone Service helps the elderly and disabled from low-income homes get to and from their healthcare service facilities, such as medical treatments, rehabilitation and day activity centres, through our fleet of 11 vehicles.
Driver: Provide transporter services and as part of Transport Aid programme under the Community Engagement Department.
Medical Chaperone: Accompany seniors from their home to scheduled medical appointments, and back home safely.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide response and safe conveyance of Transport Aid clients;
- Ensure the wellbeing of Transport Aid clients during conveyance. This includes provision of appropriate first aid treatment when required as according to the Transport Aid’s standard operating procedures;
- Maintain proper records of the patients and service provided
- Keep stock of inventory and other equipment for the service and to ensure that the equipment is in good condition;
- Ensure that the vehicles are clean and prepped for service daily;
- Maintain the vehicles’ external body and engine at optimal condition;
- Record the mileage of the vehicles upon return to the HQ;
- Render support to any other services in the SRCS that require a driver when the needs arise;
- Attend meetings with regard to Transport Aid Service and also assist in any events and activities organized by SRCS;
- Undertake any other duties as assigned.
Job Specifications
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum GCE ‘N’ level
- Valid Class 3/3A Driving License
- Valid Standard First Aid and AED certificate preferred
- Minimum 2 years of driving experience
- Prior working experience in the social service sector would be an advantage
Additional Skills and Knowledge
- Good driving skills
- Good knowledge of road directions and locations
- Good traffic manners
- Ability to speak a few languages or dialects would be an added advantage
- Must be physically fit
- Medical background would be an added advantage
