JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Palliative Care Assistant (Driver)
Organization: Community Palliative Care Center
Location: Malayinkeezhu
Department: Community Palliative Care Services
Qualification: Minimum 10th Standard / Plus Two
Driving Licence: Valid LMV Driving Licence (mandatory)
Experience: Preferably 1–2 years of driving experience. Experience in healthcare, ambulance, patient transportation, or community service will be an added advantage.

1. Job Purpose

To provide safe, reliable, and timely transportation and logistical support for community-based palliative care services, assisting the medical and nursing team during home visits and ensuring the comfort, safety, and dignity of patients.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Driving and Transportation

- Drive the organization's vehicle safely for patient care activities and home visits.
- Transport doctors, nurses, and other palliative care team members to patients' homes and community locations.
- Ensure timely transportation of patients to hospitals or healthcare facilities whenever required.
- Assist in patient transportation, including wheelchair and stretcher support, where necessary.
- Follow traffic rules and maintain safe driving practices at all times.
- Plan travel routes efficiently to ensure timely home visits.

B. Patient Assistance and Support

- Assist elderly, bedridden, and physically challenged patients while getting in and out of vehicles.
- Help patients with wheelchair movement and safe transfers, following appropriate handling procedures.
- Treat patients and family members with respect, empathy, and compassion.




- Provide physical assistance to the nursing team during home visits whenever required.
- Maintain patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.

C. Vehicle Maintenance and Safety

- Maintain the vehicle in clean and hygienic condition.
- Conduct regular checks of fuel, tyres, brakes, lights, engine oil, and other essential components.
- Ensure timely servicing, maintenance, and renewal of vehicle documents.
- Report vehicle defects, breakdowns, and maintenance requirements promptly.
- Maintain vehicle logbooks, fuel records, and trip registers.

D. Community and Operational Support

- Assist in transporting medicines, medical equipment, nursing supplies, and other essential materials.
- Support the palliative care team in organizing and conducting community outreach activities.
- Assist with loading and unloading medical equipment and supplies.
- Support the center in day-to-day operational activities as assigned.
- Coordinate with the nursing team and center coordinator regarding travel schedules and patient visits.

E. Professional Conduct and Safety

- Maintain punctuality, discipline, and professional behaviour.
- Follow infection prevention and control practices while assisting patients.




- Ensure safe handling of patients and medical equipment.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- Follow organizational policies, procedures, and instructions.

3. Required Skills and Competencies

- Valid driving licence and good driving skills.
- Good knowledge of local roads and routes around Malayinkeezhu and nearby areas.
- Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge.
- Valuable communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate and patient attitude towards elderly, sick, and bedridden patients.
- Ability to assist patients with mobility challenges.
- Ability to work as part of a healthcare team.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and respond to urgent transportation needs.
- Physical fitness to assist with patient mobility and equipment handling.

4. Key Performance Expectations

- Safe and timely transportation for home visits.
- Proper maintenance and cleanliness of the vehicle.
- Timely reporting of vehicle-related issues.
- Responsible and compassionate assistance to patients.
- Effective coordination with doctors, nurses, and other team members.
- Compliance with traffic regulations and organizational safety protocols.

5. Reporting To

Palliative Care Medical Officer / Nursing Supervisor / Center Coordinator.

6. Job Location

Community Palliative Care Center, Malayinkeezhu.

Nature of Work: Driving, patient assistance, community/home visit support, and other operational activities related to palliative care services.

Work Location: In person

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