What are the responsibilities and job description for the Non-Emergency Medical Transport Assistant position at Touch of Kindness Transportation?
Title: Non-Emergency Medical Transport Assistant - $17.50/hr Raise
Pay: Starting at $17.50 per hour with a guaranteed performance review and raise within the first 90 days.
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time
Job Summary:
Do you have a love for helping patients and a heart for service? Join our team of Kindness !
Touch of Kindness Transportaion is looking for dependable Stretcher Attendants to assist our drivers in transporting patients safely. You will be part of a two-person team responsible for the comfort and safety of patients who require stretcher or wheelchair assistance.
Experience & Qualifications
We are looking for individuals with the right heart and attitude. While we can teach you how to operate a vehicle and secure a wheelchair, we cannot teach compassion.
- No Experience Required: We provide full training for the right person!
- Preferred Backgrounds: We highly value candidates with experience as Caregivers, CNAs, HHAs, or those with a background in NEMT.
- The "Right Heart": This role is perfect for anyone with a genuine love for helping seniors and patients. If you are patient, empathetic, and professional, you will thrive here.
We Highly Prefer Candidates With:
- Drug Testing & Background Check: Must pass a pre-employment 10-panel drug screen and a comprehensive criminal background check.
- Heavy Lifting: This is a physically demanding role. You must be able to safely maneuver, lift, and stabilize stretchers and wheelchairs (50 lbs) as part of a two-person team.
- Driver’s License (Preferred): While you are not the primary driver, a Clean Driver’s License is highly preferred. Having a solid driving record makes you a more valuable member of our team and provides opportunities for growth.
- Age: Must be 25 years of age.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
- 90-Day Raise: We value loyalty. Start at $17.50 and get a raise after your first 90 days.
- Flexible Scheduling: Morning and afternoon shifts available to fit your lifestyle.
- Modern Fleet: Company vehicles are provided; we handle all gas and maintenance.
- Safety First: We provide all necessary PPE and safety equipment.
Your Responsibilities:
- Patient Handling: Act as the "second man" in a two-person team to safely load, unload, and secure stretcher patients.
- Safety & Monitoring: Monitor patient comfort and safety during transit and provide a calming presence.
- Professionalism: Communicate effectively with medical facility staff and families.
- Equipment Care: Ensure all stretchers and medical equipment are sanitized and in perfect working order.
Why Join Our Team?
- Guaranteed Raise: Start at $17.50 and get a raise within your first 90 days.
- Flexible Schedule: We work around your life with various shift options.
- Meaningful Work: Every day, you are the reason a patient makes it to their life-saving treatment.
Pay: From $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company car
- Safety equipment provided
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18