Medicar Driver
About The Position
Pleasantly greet each customer at arrival. Drive assigned vehicle to locations as assigned by dispatch. Have knowledge on safe use and operations of the wheelchair lift. Provide courteous wheelchair escort between designated points. Must be familiar with area hospitals, contracted accounts, and have general knowledge of the streets of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Must complete Wheelchair Safety Training. Must check wheelchairs for safe operation prior to each use. Must clean wheelchairs after each use. Make sure to assist with all car doors, and offer a hand of assistance to those customers who appear to need it while entering and exiting the vehicle. Watch carefully and assist with customers who appear to need assistance in the parking lot. Assist all customers with wheelchairs and walkers if need be. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Great customer service skills.
- Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to push wheelchairs with guests over considerable distances.
- Ability to push wheelchairs weighing more than 150 pounds with clients sitting in them.
- Valid driver's license.
- Successfully complete state of Illinois Rural Transit Assistance Center, HFS Driver/Attendant Safety Training class.
- Pass drug and alcohol screening and background check.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with area hospitals, contracted accounts, and general knowledge of the streets of Chicago and surrounding suburbs.
Responsibilities
- Greet each customer at arrival.
- Drive assigned vehicle to locations as assigned by dispatch.
- Operate wheelchair lift safely.
- Provide courteous wheelchair escort between designated points.
- Assist with car doors.
- Offer assistance to customers entering and exiting the vehicle.
- Assist customers in the parking lot.
- Assist customers with wheelchairs and walkers.
- Complete Wheelchair Safety Training.
- Check wheelchairs for safe operation prior to each use.
- Clean wheelchairs after each use.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
