NEMT Driver

Wheelcare Express Inc; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheelcare Express Inc. is seeking full-time drivers to transport clients to medical appointments and other engagements in Northern California. Many clients may require wheelchair or gurney transport.

We value a compassionate, friendly team player with a clean driving record and the ability to pass background checks and DOT-related tests. Join a company with decades of service across Sacramento, San Leandro/Oakland, San Mateo, Santa Rosa/Solano and Tracy, and help deliver safe, reliable

Qualifications

• Valid California Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Must be at least 23 years old.
• Able to pass alcohol & drug test.
• Able to pass background check.
• Able to pass DOT Physical and First Aid/ CPR.
• Positive attitude and good communication.
• NEMT driver experience a plus; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to medical appointments in safe, efficient, timely manner.
• Follow traffic rules and regulations.
• Inspect vehicle before shift; report defects.
• Report accidents and incidents; document properly.
• Complete trip documentation via phone apps.
• Keep vehicle clean and fueled.
• Operate wheelchair and gurney lifts.
• Communicate with Dispatch.
• Follow safety and COVID protocols.
• Instruct clients on safe riding rules.

Skills

Safe driving

Excellent communication

Compassionate

Empathetic

Background check pass

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.

We are 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!