DRIVER I

The Driver I will transport patients, interoffice mail (small and large packages), laboratory specimen, and miscellaneous items between NEMS clinics and associated locations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Carry out safe, quality, and timely transport of patients, documents, laboratory specimens, etc. to NEMS clinics and other locations.
• Follow proper loading and unloading procedures to preserve security and integrity of interoffice deliveries; safeguard badge/keys, sensitive documents and information, etc.  
• Abide by scheduled routes and times corresponding to patients’ appointment times.
• Safely transport patients to and from their physician and other medical appointments as requested, in accordance with CA Department of Motor Vehicles regulations.
• Ensure passenger safety through the proper use of safety belts, wheelchair tie downs, and other safety equipment.
• Assist passengers during pick-up to safely embark NEMS vehicle(s), and at drop-off, safe disembarking into building/home.  
• Transport supplies and equipment to and from patients’ home or other clinic/community locations as requested.
• Maintain vehicle’s First Aid Kit & Fire Extinguisher, replenishing supplies as they are used, or replacing before expiry.
• Report to Supervisor any moving/non-moving violation on the road, including vehicular collision, and any at-risk incident that may involve damage, loss, injury, etc.
• Observe and report safety and behavioral issues, assistance needs, and/or other factors impacting the safety, quality or timely transport of passenger(s) or material deliveries.
• Establish positive rapport with patients, their family members/caregivers, and all members of NEMS care team, Transportation, and network providers.
• Maintain current unexpired driver credentials, including external and State licensure.
• Ensure NEMS vehicle in good mechanical condition with clean and presentable interior and exterior
• Recognize and decipher vehicle malfunctions, dash lights, and related safety risks; immediately report any vehicle operating issues or defects. Replenish fuel and other fluids when running low.
• Maintain accurate vehicle maintenance, daily inspection, routes, and fuel records.
• Participate in planning and revising of daily transportation routes for NEMS Transportation efficiency as needed.  
• Perform other job duties as required by manager/supervisor.

• High school diploma or equivalent required or minimum of 1 year of commercial driving experience can be substituted.
• Valid CA driver’s license with a clean record (no violations within the last 5 years)
• Must pass 10-panel drug screening, blood alcohol and DOT physical tests upon hiring.
• Documentations of Basic Life Support and First Aid (from accredited organizations) are required within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to operate mid to large size vehicle and possess general automobile mechanism knowledge
• Must be able to work –Monday through Friday rotational Saturday’s flexible schedule
• Must be able to follow written and verbal directions.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with staff and patients/participants provide excellent customer service.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as part of a team to network with other drivers and NEMS staff.
• Knowledge of body mechanics for assisting patients or persons with mobility limitations preferred.
• Knowledge of working with special-needs populations, including individuals with Dementia preferred.

LANGUAGE:

• Must be able to fluently speak, listen, minimum read and write English.
• Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) preferred
• Fluency in other languages is an asset.

STATUS:

• This is an FLSA Non-exempt position.
• This is not an OSHA high-risk position.
   

NEMS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming diversity in our workforce. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.