NEMT / Wheelchair Ramp Van Driver / General Ambulator Driver

Job Opportunity

MLS Rides is Hiring!!! Location: Elk River, Big Lake, Monticello and surrounding communities. Shift: Early AM hours.

In this role, you will:

• Safely assist passengers from their pickup location to their drop-off location, whether they are ambulatory or wheelchair/disabled clients
• Safely operate the company's Vehicles in the designated service areas, including cities and rural areas, under various weather conditions
• Utilize Google Maps for route planning
• Communicate with dispatch/supervisor

Job Requirements:

• Must pass a NETSTUDY 2.0 state/federal background check and fingerprinting
• Maintain a valid MN Driver's License and an acceptable driving record
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and DOT physical
• Ability to commit to a consistent schedule (Morning/Afternoon/Evening) based on your availability for 12 months
• Must be available for one or two weekends a month Required!

Skills to be successful in this role:

• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to interact with people from various cultures and backgrounds
• Create a positive, friendly, understanding, and helpful atmosphere for clients
• Assist clients with any emergency scheduling needs that arise while they are in the vehicle
• Must be able to maintain appropriate boundaries
• Provide quality door-to-door service

Benefits:

• Company Vehicle while performing your assigned duties
• Flexible Schedule (Casual/Part-Time/On Call)
• Paid Orientation & Training

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Professional caregiving is essential work, and caregivers should be respected and valued for the important work they do. Whether you are new to caregiving, or an experienced caregiver looking for an agency that will provide the support you need to be your best, a job at a home care cooperative might be right for you. At home care cooperatives, caregivers are the owners!