Driver

**Position Overview:**

Ride Care Jax LLC, a provider of Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) services, is actively seeking qualified and experienced individuals to join our team as an NEMT Driver. The successful candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of driving experience, a clean driving record, pass a drug test, and a clean background check.

**Responsibilities:**

- Safely transport wheelchair bound riders to their destination with compassion and professionalism.

- Enter medical facilities, rehabilitation centers, home residences to assist wheelchair bound riders.

- Load, unload, assist, and secure wheelchair bound riders up to 350 lbs into wheelchair accessible vehicle.

- Adhere to HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality.

- Utilize defensive driving techniques to prioritize passenger safety and well-being.

- Complete required training programs, including annual Passenger Assistance Safety and Sensitivity (PASS) training.

- Maintain current CPR and Basic First Aid certifications.

- Wear the provided Company uniform and maintain a well-groomed appearance.

- Use the Company vehicle for official business only and strictly adhere to traffic regulations.

- Follow assigned routes and schedules, ensuring punctuality for all appointments.

- Perform routine vehicle maintenance checks, safety checks, and promptly report any issues.

- Adhere to all other responsibilities outlined in the NEMT Hiring Agreement.

**Additional Responsibilities:**

- Clean and sanitize vehicle and equipment, reporting maintenance issues, refueling vehicle.

- Fill out incident reports as required.

- Use cell phones, GPS applications, and dispatch systems for efficient and safe navigation.

- Comply with the company's drug-free policy and be subject to random drug testing.

- Acknowledge and agree to video and audio surveillance in the vehicle, recorded at all times.

**Qualifications:**

- Minimum of 5 years of driving experience.

- Clean driving record with no major traffic violations or accidents.

- Careful and conscientious driver with road hazard awareness and avoidance skills.

- Successful completion of background check.

- Clean drug test results

- CPR/First Aid, PASS, Defensive Driving, HIPAA, Securement Course (must be completed within first week of employment if not already certified within the past 2 years).

- Valid driver's license in compliance with Florida regulations.

- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations.

- Excellent communication and customer service skills.

- Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule.

- Must be able to safely load/unload wheelchair-bound passengers up to 350lbs into the van with a manual ramp, up and down ramp access, and steps if necessary.

- Able to work with riders with service animals (i.e. dogs).

- Coverage approval required by company auto insurance (insurance will only cover individuals over 25 years old).

- Must be able to work 8 to 12 hour shifts depending on trip demand for the day.

- Patient care experience is a plus but not required (will be included in training).

- Physically able to push, pull, kneel, twist, bend, squat, and some lifting.

**Pay Rate:**

- $13 - 16 per hour based on experience

- Pay bi-monthly ($1000 - $1500 per pay period)

- Bonus pay on certain tasks

- Overtime opportunity

- Paid training

**Schedule:**

- Monday – Friday

- Weekends as needed

- Evenings as needed

- Start and end shift times vary and operating hours are from 4:30am to 11pm depending on trip requirements

- 8 to 12 hour shifts

- Overtime as needed

**How to Apply:**

Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience to cs@ridecarejax.com. Please include "NEMT Driver Application - [Your Name]" in the subject line.

**Deadline for Application:**

Applications always accepted.

Ride Care Jax LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Thank you for considering a career with Ride Care Jax LLC.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $13 - $16