NEMT Driver

Wheelcare Express, Inc; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheelcare Express Inc. in Northern California seeks full-time drivers to transport clients to medical appointments, frequently assisting clients who use wheelchairs or gurneys.

If you enjoy helping people and dislike office work, we want to hear from you. Candidates must have a valid California driver’s license with a good driving record, be at least 23, and be able to pass alcohol and drug testing, background checks, and required First Aid/ CPR training.

Qualifications

• Valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• Must be at least 23 years old.
• Able to pass alcohol & drug test and DOT physical.
• Pass background check and First Aid/ CPR training.
• NEMT driver experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to medical appointments in a safe, timely manner.
• Inspect vehicle and report defects before shifts.
• Complete trip documentation via phone applications.
• Keep assigned vehicle clean and fueled.
• Follow safety, COVID protocols and riding rules.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Job description

Wheelcare Express Inc. is a non-emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) company that has been proudly serving many counties in Northern California for over 40 years. Wheelcare Express, Inc. currently has offices in Sacramento, San Leandro/Oakland, San Mateo, Santa Rosa/Solano and Tracy.

WCE is looking for full-time drivers to transport clients to and from medical appointments and other engagements. Many of our clients are disabled and may need to be transported by wheelchair or gurney.

If you don’t like being in an office all day, have an excellent driving record, are compassionate and friendly and enjoy meeting and helping people, we would like to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transport patients to various locations in our medical transport vehicles in a safe efficient and timely manner.
• Observe and follow all traffic rules and regulations.
• Inspect vehicles before shift by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes and steering to ensure vehicle can be operated safely. Notify supervisor of mechanical defects or needed repairs.
• Report and document all accidents, vehicle damage, client incidents and mechanical failures.
• Complete trip documentation (mainly via phone applications).
• Keep assigned vehicle clean and fueled.
• Wheelchair and Gurney lift operation
• Communicate with Dispatch.
• Follow safety and COVID protocols
• Instruct clients on safe riding rules and regulations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid California Driver’s License. Good Driving Record.
• Must be at least 23 years old
• Ability to pass alcohol & drug test
• Ability to pass background check
• Ability to pass First Aid & CPR training course
• Ability to pass Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical
• Must have a positive attitude, good communication skills and be empathetic and polite.
• Past NEMT Driver experience is a plus, but not mandatory. We will train you!