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Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Driver
Company: Cali Care Transportation
Location: Redlands, CA
Employment Type: On-Demand / As-Needed, W-2 Employee
Starting Pay: $18.00/hour + applicable overtime and double time
Position Summary
Cali Care Transportation is the transportation company that actually cares.
We’re looking for dependable, compassionate Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Drivers to safely transport seniors, individuals with disabilities, wheelchair passengers, and
patients to medical appointments, hospitals, facilities, family events, and other destinations.
This is more than a driving job. Our drivers help passengers feel safe, comfortable, and cared for throughout their trip.
We’re looking for people who will treat every passenger the way they would want their own family member treated.
Important: This Is an On-Demand Position
This is not a traditional full-time or part-time position, and weekly hours are not guaranteed.
Trips are scheduled based on customer demand. Some are booked in advance, while
others—such as hospital discharges—may come in on short notice.
Drivers provide their availability and may accept or decline assignments. The more consistent
your availability, the more opportunities you may have to work.
For short-notice assignments you accept, you must be able to report to our Redlands location
within approximately 45 minutes.
What You’ll Do
● Safely transport passengers in company vehicles
● Assist passengers entering and exiting vehicles
● Transport and assist wheelchair passengers
● Wait with patients during appointments when required
● Communicate professionally with passengers, families, facilities,
and dispatch
● Maintain a clean, safe, and professional environment
● Follow company safety procedures
● Represent Cali Care professionally in company uniform
● Work alongside attendants when additional passenger assistance
is required
What We’re Looking For
Experience is helpful, but who you are matters more to us.
Our ideal driver is:
● Caring – You genuinely enjoy helping people.
● Dependable – When you accept a trip, we can count on you.
● Punctual – Our passengers have appointments they cannot miss.
● Patient – You can remain compassionate with passengers experiencing difficult circumstances.
● Professional – You understand that you're representing Cali Care.
● A Team Player – You’re willing to help when needed rather than saying, “That’s not my job"
Drivers should also be comfortable working around individuals experiencing serious medical
conditions, including situations involving bodily fluids, open wounds, or significant illness.
Requirements
● Valid driver’s license
● Acceptable driving record meeting company/insurance requirements
● Ability to pass required pre-employment screening
● Ability to complete the physical requirements of the position
● Ability to safely operate company transportation vehicles
● Reliable transportation to the Redlands vehicle location
● Ability to assist passengers with varying mobility needs
● Willingness to wear the required Cali Care uniform
● Reliable communication with dispatch
No CDL required.
Preferred, But Not Required
● Professional driving or NEMT experience
● Experience working with seniors or individuals with disabilities
● Caregiving or patient-care experience
● CPR certification
● Defensive driving training
● Wheelchair transportation experience
Previous NEMT experience is not required. We’re willing to train the right person. Cali
Care specifically identified caring, punctuality, professionalism, and willingness to help as more
important characteristics than prior industry experience.
Why Cali Care?
Why Cali Care?
Cali Care is a growing, locally based transportation company built around one simple idea: we
care about the people we transport.
Since beginning operations in 2024, we’ve grown from one vehicle to a fleet of 12.
Our drivers aren't just moving passengers from Point A to Point B. They build relationships,
notice when passengers need additional help, and make difficult days a little easier.
If you're dependable, flexible, professional, and genuinely enjoy helping people, we'd
love to meet you.
Apply today to join Cali Care Transportation.
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