Driver Care Associate

**COMPANY DESCRIPTION**

Founded in 1976, Home Nursing Foundation (HNF) is a leading charity that provides home healthcare services in Singapore, regardless of our patients' ability to pay. Dedicated to all-round support for our patients, HNF delivers comprehensive care programmes to look after patients' emotional well-being and healthcare needs.Our HNF Wellness Day Care & Rehabilitation Centres offer an array of social activities, social support and holistic healthcare services to help our elderly stay independent in their own community.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

Client Care Duties
- Work closely with fellow care staff colleagues.
- Assist in meals setup for clients and distribution of meals.
- Assist clients and staffs during medical emergencies.
- Observe confidentiality of information in relations to centre and the occupants.
- Participate in individual care assignments of clients.
- Proper documentation and safekeeping of centre records.
- Adhere to audits and centre policies.
- Provide cross coverage to colleagues or deployment to other centre/s when need arises.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Reporting Officer.
- Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living like feeding, showering, toileting, elimination and transfer of clients
- Active involvement, design activities and assist to carry out individual care plans of clients assigned by the multi-disciplinary team.
- Conduct suitable mass group activities, individual and small group activities as planned by clinicians or supervisor.
- Assist with basic housekeeping duties such as cleaning and clearing of body discharges, waste disposal, biohazard waste and sharps in accordance to guidelines.
- Wash dishes, clear meals and maintain client cleanliness, clean tables, chairs and floor after every meal.

Driver Duties
- Perform facilities duties like simple maintenance and repairs.
- Provide coverage for driving duties to transport clients with an escorting colleague to and from different destinations when main driver is not available.
- Assist clients with transferring and ensure safety in transportation.
- Assist Centre Manager in transportation planning.
- Assist clients and family members into transportation matters and coordinate with team.
- Establish vehicle maintenance/inspection schedules and ensure vehicle is well-maintained.
- Complete and follows up on all administration matters related to vehicle timely for example renewal of road tax.
- Assist to maintain cleanliness and disinfection of the premises and vehicles including tools when requires.
- Perform other driving dispatch or ferrying duties when assigned.
- Escort clients between centre and other destinations with or without transport.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) or relevant certification in Healthcare will be advantageous
- Preferably with at least 1 year of relevant work experience in a healthcare setting.
- Possess a Vocational License.
- Has experience in driving seniors and people with disabilities will be advantageous.
- Reliable team member, possess positive work, good interpersonal skills and fit for driving.
- Patience and likes working with people with disabilities/dementia as well as their families.
- Willing to work staggered shifts according to Centre operating hours.

**OTHER INFORMATION**
We are always on the lookout for people who care. People who have compassion for others and who understand the pivotal role home healthcare providers play in an ageing society like ours.

You'll make a difference in many lives, and while challenging, the job offers a sense of personal fulfilment like no others.

Embark on a meaningful career with HNF todayIf you have what it takes, we love to hear from you

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