NEMT Wheelchair Van Driver — Olympia Fields, IL

Dream Care Rides; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher pay

Flexible scheduling

Company-provided van

Free training

ADA compliance training

High trip density

24/7 dispatch

Job summary

Dream Care Rides is hiring Wheelchair Van NEMT Drivers at our headquarters in Olympia Fields, IL to serve patients across the south suburbs of Chicago. You will operate an ADA-compliant wheelchair-accessible van equipped with a hydraulic lift or ramp and Q-Straint securement systems.

Wheelchair van drivers transport patients who use wheelchairs or mobility devices to medical appointments, dialysis treatments, hospital discharges, and other healthcare destinations.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Illinois driver’s license (Class D or higher).
• No DUI/DWI in past 7 years and no reckless driving in past 3 years.
• Successful background check and drug screening required.
• Minimum age 21 with at least 3 years of driving experience.
• Experience operating wheelchair-accessible vehicles preferred (training provided).
• Ability to load/unload with ramps or lifts and assist with wheelchairs.
• Willingness to obtain wheelchair securement certification (free training).
• CPR/First Aid certification required or obtainable within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Operate the wheelchair ramp or hydraulic lift to safely load and unload patients.
• Secure wheelchairs using Q-Straint or equivalent tie-down systems per ADA and DOT standards.
• Transport wheelchair-bound patients to hospitals, dialysis centers, clinics, and specialist offices.
• Provide door-to-door and door-through-door service as required by each patient's care plan.
• Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle inspections including lift mechanisms, securement hardware, and safety equipment.
• Maintain the wheelchair van in clean, safe, and fully operational condition.
• Document all trips accurately in the Dream Care Rides driver app.
• Coordinate with facility staff for patient pickups and drop-offs, ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Illinois driver\'s license

Clean MVR

Background check

21+ with 3+ yrs

Wheelchair vehicle experience

Ramps/lifts operation

Wheelchair securement cert

CPR/First Aid

Job description

NOW HIRING $20 – $30/hour

NEMT Wheelchair Van Driver — Olympia Fields, IL

Join Dream Care Rides as a wheelchair van driver serving patients across the south suburbs of Chicago. Operate a ADA-compliant wheelchair van with flexible scheduling and competitive pay.

1099 Independent Contractor

• Olympia Fields, IL 60461
• Curb-to-curb, door-to-door, and door-through-door service

Job Overview

Dream Care Rides is hiring Wheelchair Van NEMT Drivers at our headquarters in Olympia Fields, IL to serve patients across the south suburbs of Chicago. You will operate an ADA-compliant wheelchair-accessible van equipped with a hydraulic lift or ramp and Q-Straint securement systems.

Wheelchair van drivers transport patients who use wheelchairs or mobility devices to medical appointments, dialysis treatments, hospital discharges, and other healthcare destinations. This position pays higher than ambulatory transport due to the specialized equipment and training involved.

Dream Care Rides provides the wheelchair van — no personal vehicle required. You will receive free wheelchair securement certification and ADA compliance training before starting on routes.

Olympia Fields is our headquarters and highest-density service area. Wheelchair van drivers based here benefit from the most consistent trip volume in our network, with strong demand from dialysis centers, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities throughout the south suburbs.

Pay Range

$20 – $30/hour

Location

Olympia Fields, IL

Type

1099 Contractor

Vehicle

ADA-compliant wheelchair van

What You'll Do

• Operate the wheelchair ramp or hydraulic lift to safely load and unload patients
• Secure wheelchairs using Q-Straint or equivalent tie-down systems per ADA and DOT standards
• Transport wheelchair-bound patients to hospitals, dialysis centers, clinics, and specialist offices
• Provide door-to-door and door-through-door service as required by each patient's care plan
• Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle inspections including lift mechanisms, securement hardware, and safety equipment
• Maintain the wheelchair van in clean, safe, and fully operational condition
• Document all trips accurately in the Dream Care Rides driver app
• Coordinate with facility staff for patient pickups and drop-offs, ensuring HIPAA compliance

What You'll Need

• 1 Valid Illinois driver's license (Class D or higher) with a clean driving record
• 2 Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) — no DUI/DWI in the past 7 years, no reckless driving in the past 3 years
• 3 Must pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening
• 4 Minimum age of 21 years old with at least 3 years of driving experience
• 5 Previous Experience Operating Wheelchair-accessible Vehicles Preferred (training Provided)
• 6 Physical ability to operate wheelchair ramps/lifts and push wheelchairs on varied terrain
• 7 Wheelchair securement certification or willingness to complete certification (free training provided)
• 8 CPR/First Aid certification required (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of start)

Benefits & Perks

• Higher per-trip pay of $20 – $30/hour for wheelchair transport specialists
• Flexible scheduling — build a schedule that works for you
• Company-provided Wheelchair Van — No Personal Vehicle Required
• Free wheelchair securement training and ADA compliance certification
• Highest trip density in the network — Olympia Fields is our home base
• Meaningful work serving mobility-dependent patients who rely on accessible transportation
• 24/7 dispatch support and roadside assistance
• Career path to stretcher/gurney transport for even higher earnings

About Dream Care Rides

Dream Care Rides is a non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) provider headquartered in Olympia Fields, IL. We transport patients to dialysis, chemotherapy, doctor appointments, hospital discharges, and other medical destinations across the Chicago metropolitan area. Our fleet includes sedans, ADA-compliant wheelchair vans, and stretcher ambulettes.

Founded by Otse Amorighoye, Dream Care Rides has earned a 5.0 Google rating with 89 reviews by prioritizing patient safety, driver professionalism, and on-time performance. We serve both Medicaid-funded and private pay patients throughout Illinois.

Our headquarters is located at 20000 Governors Dr Suite 103H, Olympia Fields, IL 60461. Call [phone] to learn more about driver opportunities.

Dream Care Rides is an equal opportunity employer.

Other Open Positions

HIRING Olympia Fields, IL

• NEMT Ambulatory Driver — $18 – $25/hour — 1099 Independent Contractor — sedan or SUV
• NEMT Wheelchair Van Driver — $20 – $30/hour — 1099 Independent Contractor — ADA-compliant wheelchair van
• NEMT Stretcher/Gurney Driver — $25 – $40/hour — 1099 Independent Contractor — ambulette
• NEMT Stretcher/Gurney Driver — $25 – $40/hour — 1099 Independent Contractor — ambulette
• NEMT Ambulatory Driver — $18 – $25/hour — 1099 Independent Contractor — sedan or SUV

Questions about this position? Call [phone] or visit all open positions.