What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEMT Driver position at GO RIDE LLC?
Driver - GoRide NEMT
New Orleans, LA
GoRide is seeking compassionate, reliable drivers to provide non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) services in the New Orleans area. As a GoRide driver, you will assist ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients by transporting them to critical medical appointments with care and empathy. This is an opportunity to earn competitive pay as you help community members access healthcare.
Job Responsibilities:
- Safely operate wheelchair accessible vehicles to transport patients
- Assist passengers entering/exiting vehicles
- Ensure passengers are comfortably secured
- Provide courteous, patient-focused service
- Adhere to assigned routes and on-time requirements
- Maintain cleanliness of vehicles
- Complete administrative tasks and documentation
Requirements:
- Minimum of 1 years of driving experience
- At least 23 years of age
- Valid driver's license Class D or Class A/B with passenger endorsement
- Clean driving record
- Experience/willingness to learn operating wheelchair lifts
- Strong driving skills with knowledge of New Orleans area preferred
- Clear background check and drug screening
- Compassion and patience working with passengers
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off benefits, including vacation and sick leave
- Health insurance options including dental and vision
- Flexible schedules
- Paid training on NEMT regulations
- Bonus for consecutive safe driving periods without accidents/violations
