NEMT Driver

COMPANY INTRODUCTION:

DDJ Transportation is looking for motivated medical transportation drivers who value working for a great company and enjoy providing best-in-class customer service to our clients. Looking for a company that you can grow and develop within? Look no further! DDJ is expanding within our current market and we are looking for talented drivers to help us meet our business needs and grow with our company.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Non-Emergency Medical Transport Driver is responsible for driving the vehicle to and from rehab facilities, nursing homes, home, and other hospital (at times with a driver assistant on board). This position maintains the safety and security of the vehicle and equipment, checks, and maintains vehicle equipment and supplies. Acts as face-to-face customer service for clients when on routes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DRIVER:

• Pick-up clients at home or other living facilities. Provides the assistance required to safely board clients and caregivers.
• Transport clients to appointments and back to home and other medical facilities
• Ensures all stretchers, wheelchairs, and ambulatory passengers are properly secured before starting the vehicle.
• On arrival at the medical facility, assists clients in exiting the vehicle and reaching the proper offices or treatment areas.
• Check the vehicle to ensure that no personal items are left behind.
• Follow company safety and operational rules and procedures.
• Operate mobile devices, company email, various software systems and operate GPS unit.
• Follow safe loading and unloading procedures.
• Maintains appropriate logs/records.
• Maintains clean and efficient equipment; cleans wheelchairs and stretchers after each use with disinfectant; reports defective/broken equipment to supervisor.
• Communicate transport details with dispatch.
• Possess a friendly and courteous attitude when transporting clients.
• Clean and maintain vehicles according to Covid 19 sanitation guidelines.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School or Equivalent
• Fluent in English
• Current CPR certification (preferred; company will pay for you to receive within first 30 days of employment)
• First Aid Certification (preferred; the company will pay for you to receive within first 30 days of employment)
• Driving 5 years
• 25 years of age
• Hold a current valid driver's license and have an excellent driving record.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening, MVR screening, and background check.
• Report to work on time and in proper uniform.
• Maintain a strong attendance record.
• Safely operate a wheelchair or stretcher van.
• Must be reliable and capable of working independently.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be flexible to work early morning, mid-morning, or late evening hours.
• Must be flexible to be placed on-call for after-hours, holidays, and weekends when rotated.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Competent in Microsoft Office
• Ability to quickly learn routing technology.
• Excellent judgment and ability to prioritized and handle multiple requests calmly and effectively.
• Basic English reading and writing skills; bilingual is desired but not required.
• Knowledge of hospital layout and procedures; some knowledge of equipment handling (preferred)
• Ability to use age-appropriate communication skills.
• Good reasoning ability.
• Detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures (preferred).
• Promptness, empathy, and genuine interest as perceived by patients, co-workers, and staff.
• Ability to assess patient needs during transport.
• Skill in patient transport techniques and safe use of the vehicle (preferred).
• Must be able to follow written/verbal instructions.
• Flexible to changing work priorities/schedules.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and position clients frequently.
• Ability to perform considerable reaching, stooping, and bending.
• The employee must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

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DDJ Transport Services, LLC provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Experience:

• NEMT: 7 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)
• First Aid Certification (Required)
• AED Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: On the road