Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Driver-Aiken

Elite Home Care Day Centers & Transportation; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Home Care Day Centers & Transportation is seeking a Transportation Specialist to transport members to day centers or medical appointments, ensuring safety and courtesy. You will perform daily vehicle checks, report maintenance issues, and maintain a clean, fueled vehicle for riders.

The role emphasizes high-quality customer service, working with older adults and those with special care needs, and supports both part-time and full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous professional experience with transportation of people including those with compromised mobility requiring wheelchair transportation (preferred)
• Has a clean driving record (required)
• Can meet health requirements of a DOT Physical (required)
• High School or GED equivalent (required)
• Experience in working around older adults and those with specialized care needs (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Transport Members/Riders to Elite’s Day Centers or to medical appointments in a safe and lawful manner.
• Perform daily vehicle checks for wear or maintenance issues and report per policy.
• Greet Riders and Responsible Parties with a high level of customer service.
• Maintain a clean vehicle and ensure adequate fuel levels at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Wheelchair transportation experience

Education

High School or GED equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

The Transportation Specialist shall transport the Members/Riders to and from Elite’s Day Centers or riders to medical appointments in a safe and lawful manner on a daily basis. It is the responsibility of the Transportation Specialist to perform a daily check for signs of wear or potential maintenance issues on its company vehicles and report these per company policy. It is the Transportation Specialist’s role to display a high level of customer service greeting all Riders and Responsible Parties as they are picked up and dropped off. The Transportation Specialist shall be responsible for maintaining a clean vehicle for riders to be transported in and ensure adequate levels of fuel in the vehicles assigned at all times.

Work Experience & Education Requirements:

• Previous professional experience with transportation of people including those with compromised mobility requiring wheelchair transportation (preferred)
• Has a clean driving record (required)
• Can meet health requirements of a DOT Physical (required)
• High School or GED equivalent (required)
• Experience in working around older adults and those with specialized care needs (preferred)

Job Type: Part-Time & Full-Time Positions Available

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