NEMT Driver

Wheelcare Express, Inc; Clearlake (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheelcare Express, Inc. is a Northern California-based medical transportation provider seeking full-time drivers to transport clients to medical appointments and other engagements. Many clients require wheelchair or gurney assistance.

If you value helping people and have a clean driving record, we want to hear from you. The role involves operating medical transport vehicles, following safety rules, and documenting trips.

Qualifications

• Valid California Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Must be at least 23 years old.
• Ability to pass alcohol & drug tests and a background check.
• Must complete First Aid & CPR training; pass a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to medical appointments and related engagements in safe, efficient, and timely manner.
• Observe and follow all traffic rules and regulations.
• Inspect vehicles before shifts; report any mechanical issues to supervisor.
• Document trips and related client information, primarily via phone apps.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and readiness; assist with wheelchair or gurney operations.
• Coordinate with Dispatch and follow safety/COVID protocols.
• Instruct clients on safe riding rules and expectations.

Skills

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

First Aid & CPR training

DOT Physical

Positive attitude & good communication

NEMT driver experience a plus

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!