Job Description

We are hiring NEMT Companion Drivers who are responsible for delivering transportation, companionship and assistance services, using a company vehicle, to our clients across the Harlingen area. The NEMT Companion Driver will accompany wheelchair-bound clients as well as ambulatory clients to medical appointments (kidney dialysis, routine doctor visits, pharmacy or lab stops …) and social activities for senior living communities (grocery shopping, sports events, fishing …). 

Essential Job Functions 

• Deliver transportation, companionship and assistance services, using a company vehicle, to older adults and patients. 

• Assist the clients in-and-out of the vehicle, and if/as needed, with any personal items they may have. That includes going with the clients inside grocery stores or doctor appointments or staying with them on a social activity like attending a sports event or faith-based event.  

• Deliver all aspects of the service in a safe and responsible manner. That includes operating the vehicle safely and practicing safe moving techniques 

• Assume responsibility for the cleanliness and maintenance of your assigned vehicle  

Requirements  

• Minimum 3 years of driving experience with Multi-person Van / Shuttle Bus   

• Minimum 23-years of age  

• Prior experience as a Caregiver, EMT, Nurse or NEMT Driver is preferred  

• Possess a valid Texas driver’s license and clean driving record  

• Pass a criminal background check, a DOT 5 panel drug test, and a medical fitness-for-duty clearance  

• Posses a CPR/First/AED certification or willing to obtain one.

• Genuine curiosity about people and business and a passion for helping older adults  

• Available shifts: Shift 1 Mon, Tues and Wednesday (12 hour shift approximately 36 hours)  Shift 2 Thursday, Friday and Saturday (approximately 30 hours). Can supplement hours on days off driving your own vehicle at a higher pay rate.

• Good teamwork mentality: able to build trustworthy and supportive working relationships  

• Strong Smartphone/computer skills using a transportation management Driver App is a plus  

• High school diploma or equivalent 

Compensation and Fortune 100-level Benefits  

The health, happiness, and financial success of our employees is the basis of our comprehensive and generous benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• $17 hourly rate 
• We provide a company vehicle and pay for the vehicle’s expenses (gasoline, insurance, maintenance, tolls …) 
• Customized medical options.
• Infertility support.
• Premium Rx plans.
• Acupuncture (on all Cigna plans).
• Virtual care 24/7.
• Rich dental plans with orthodontia.
• Dental rollover program.
• Healthcare and dependent care FSA.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Quality life & disability coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• Wellbeing programs (physical, emotional, family, financial).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Commuter transit and parking benefits.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

Envoy America’s culture is People-first – clients, companion drivers and employees. While we have an incredible team of hard-working Envoy America team members, at the end of the day, our company is about helping our clients, the older adults stay independent, healthy and socially active, and we expect & celebrate that among our team members. We encourage everyone to truly bring their whole authentic selves to work. To be transparent. To be non-hierarchical. And, above all, to be a really good person that wants to serve others.  

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