Driver - Per Diem

At WelbeHealth, we serve our communities’ most vulnerable seniors through shared intention, pioneering spirit, and the courage to love. These core values and our participant-focus lead the way in every aspect of our work.

About the role

Reporting to the Transportation Supervisor, Drivers safely transport participants to and from their destinations while creating genuine, positive connections. This role includes performing thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicles are fully stocked with emergency supplies, and following structured training and procedures. Drivers communicate effectively with dispatch and leadership to maintain alignment across the team.

• Make a meaningful impact—every ride, interaction, and on-time arrival strengthens participant dignity, comfort, confidence, and connection to whole-person care.
• Work as a team—drivers, dispatch, supervisors, and clinics stay aligned.
• Grow through learning—ongoing training builds skills to strengthen professional development, service to participants, and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to an assigned schedule of transporting PACE participants, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Follow all traffic and safety regulations while operating vehicles.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-inspections on assigned vehicles, including lift vans, ADA-accessible minibuses, and ambulatory vehicles prior to the start of each shift.
• Assist participants getting in and out of vehicles, as well as transferring participants in and out of wheelchairs.
• Remain alert to pertinent input from other team members, participants, and caregivers, and promptly update the Transportation Supervisor of any changes in a participant’s condition or psychosocial status.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency; one (1) year of experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Copy of recent vehicle insurance required.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility under our commercial auto insurance program; applicants must generally be at least 25 years old (candidates ages 23–24 may be considered based on driving history and other underwriting criteria). Drivers over age 70 may be required to provide current medical certification.
• Availability to work a variable schedule, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on operational needs.
• Comfort using technology.
• Experience in non-emergency transportation or public transportation preferred.
• Must participate in the DMV pull notice and random testing for alcohol and controlled substances programs, pass DOJ/FBI background check, and pass DOT physical exam.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire and maintain certification thereafter (certification upon hire preferred).

Qualifications

We seek Drivers with patient transport and/or exceptional customer service experience.

Benefits

• 401K savings with company match.
• 1 hour of sick time accrued for every 30 hours worked.

Pay

Compensation is based on a per diem hourly rate of $27—$27 USD, determined by experience and relevant qualifications.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy: Proof of vaccination or a vaccine declination form is required prior to employment. WelbeHealth maintains required infection control and PPE standards, including vaccination requirements for all team members.