Mobility Transportation Driver

Life EMS Ambulance DriverFull-time positions available. Pay starts at $18/hr and increases after 90 days to $18.80/hr. Full-time is a 42 hour work week and includes overtime at time and a half.Responsible for safely transporting wheelchair patients to and from their destinations.Do you enjoy helping others? Do you love driving? Your career in health care starts here!Life EMS Ambulance is dedicated to being the very best in all that we do, and that begins with our team. We are committed to creating a rewarding work environment for all of our associates, which is reflected in our national and regional recognition as one of the "Top 100 Best & Brightest Workplaces." We strive to provide the best patient care and service excellence, while providing PPE for all associates to keep everyone safe. If you desire the same commitment to excellence, we invite you to consider joining our team today!We strive to provide a competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package to our associates, including some of the following:Medical, dental and vision insurancePaid time off - two weeks of vacation time within your first year100% scholarships for EMT and Paramedic schoolingFree continuing education classesLife Insurance that is free coverage up to $40,000 for an associate. Additional coverage is available.Flexible spending accounts for medical and child careLong term and short term disability insurance401k retirement planLength of Service BonusFree vaccinationsUniforms are provided and an annual boot allowanceAssociate Assistance Program with free counseling sessions for associates and their family membersWellness ActivitiesEnsure daily customer happinessProvides safe, efficient, and comfortable transport of patientsEffective communicatorFollows all applicable federal, state, and local laws, statues, and regulationsDrives in a safe manner, following Life EMS safe driving standards and techniquesMaintains a clean, well-organized vehicleCompletes invoices and other paperwork completely and accuratelyIs proficient in using maps and has a thorough working knowledge of the areaPerforms other duties as assignedKnowledge of city streets and traffic regulations.Responsible for maintaining a positive working relationship with fellow associates, hospital and nursing home personnel, as well as the general public.Must be at least 18 years of ageMust maintain a valid State of Michigan Chauffeur license and a good driving recordMust have a high school diploma or G.E.D.Must be interviewed by a Life EMS designeeMust pass all Life EMS pre-employment requirements as outlined on the Conditional Offer of EmploymentMust meet all local licensing requirementsMust possess or obtain a current BLS CPR cardWhile performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance visions, color visions, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The associates must also do the following:Drive using wrist motions to manipulate steering wheel frequently and rotating neckLift and carry wheelchairs weighing 45 poundsPush, pull wheelchairs and lift during stair ascend/descend with 130 pound patientPull van's wheelchair elevation platformLift and transfer 130 pound patient from chair to wheelchair, buckle and unbuckle wheelchair to floor platformAbility to wear an N95 mask or similar if needed. Facial hair, except for a mustache to the corners of the mouth, is prohibited.**Please note that Life EMS tries to accommodate all schedules, but as an EMS agency, you may be required to work shifts outside of your requested availability so we can assist our patients and communities. This may include days, nights, weekends, or holidays.