Hospice & Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Driver

Wheelcare, LLC is a leader in Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in the Southeast. We have a solid reputation for safety, reliability and caring for our customers. Our promise is to earn our customer’s trust by assisting with all their Non-Emergency Medical Transportation.

The Driver position starts at $14.50 per hour, hours will vary per week. Trip bonus is paid in addition to hourly rate.

Driving a provided WheelCare, LLC van is required while assisting, and securing passengers during transport. Most trips are local but may be long distance as well as 24/7. Training will be provided.

Hospice transportation can be 24/7. Moving patients in tight spaces may be required so experience is a plus.

Hiring is dependent on passing drug, background, MVR screen and getting a physical. Medical Marijuana and CBD gummies will exclude you from being eligible for this job and a drug screen will be conducted annually.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• MUST LIVE IN or near Panama City.
• Must be flexible in daily work schedule. Daily start time and number of hours will vary.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with 3-years verifiable driving experience.
• Must have a clean driving record for last 7 years - No DUI/DWI's and No Suspensions.
• Must have reliable transportation to work.
• Must be able to drive a van with a hydraulic wheelchair lift.
• Clean background (past 7 years)- No arrests. A background check will be run.
• No felony criminal record.
• Must be able to comply with physical demands.
• Must be responsive to calls as communication with Dispatch is essential.
• Must be punctual in relation to business needs AM and PM.
• Must be able to communicate with customers and dispatchers effectively and clearly.
• Bilingual is a plus, but must speak, read, and write English.
• Must have an ability to be trained, coached, and counseled.

JOB DUTIES:

• Safety transfer hospice patients to a Broda Traversa Chair.
• Safely transport clients to medical and non-medical appointments.
• Safely transport wheelchair bound and ambulatory clients.
• Safely operate wheelchair van (company vehicle provided).
• Keeping accurate electronic logs.
• A geographic knowledge of the area is a plus.
• Know how to operate a smart phone. Cell allowance is provided for use of your smartphone.
• Drivers are responsible for keeping their vehicles clean, inside and out, with company provided supplies or carwash tag.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to maneuver a Broada Traversa chair up and down stairs or ramp.
• Ability to safely escort clients in manual wheelchairs.
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, and stretch in confided spaces.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 75lbs.
• Ability to safely assist clients walking with or without a walker.
• Eyesight must comply with the standards set forth by the O.D.O.T. for day and night driving; may be corrected with the aid of prescription eyewear.
• Hearing of low and high frequencies is required and may be corrected with the use of hearing aids.

Provided Training Required:

• CPR & First Aid Certificate (company paid).
• Passenger Assistance Certificate (company paid).
• Defensive Driving Certificate (company paid).
• Wheelchair securement Certificate (company paid).
• Training while driving (company paid).

DRESS CODE:

• Must adhere to dress code (company provides shirts).
• Drivers are required to wear a mask when requested by the customer. (company provided mask).

OTHER:

• Part-time work is available. Estimate hours will be 24-40 hours per week.
• Bonus pay per passenger transported.
• 12 hours of training time is paid once driver reports to first trip.

Wheelcare LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a Drug-Free Workplace and ADA Compliant. Above physical requirements must be met as a condition of employment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• Have you been driving for over 3 years?
• Are you authorized to work in the United States?
• Can you pass a drug screen including no use of medical marijuana or CBD?
• Do you have a clear background check?
• How many motor vehicle citations have you received in the last 5 years?
• How many auto accidents have you had in the last 5 years?
• Do you have a reliable way to get to where the van is parked?
• This position will require transporting hospice patients. Are you comfortable with this type of work?
• Can you drive any time day or night and any day? If not, when can you drive?
• Why are you the ideal candidate to be WheelCare's next Hospice/Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Driver?
• Do you live within 10 miles of Panama City?

Work Location: Remote