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WelbeHealth

PACE-based elder care provider

Driver

Passenger Transport DrivingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNewark, NJ, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalency is required, although one year of experience may be substituted for education.
  • A copy of recent vehicle insurance is required.
  • Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license, meet company driving qualifications, and be eligible under the commercial auto insurance program. Applicants are generally required to be at least 25; candidates ages 23–24 may be considered based on driving history and underwriting criteria. Drivers over age 70 may be required to provide current medical certification.
  • Availability to work a variable schedule is required; shifts may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs.
  • Candidates must be comfortable using technology.
  • Drivers must participate in the DMV pull notice and random alcohol and controlled-substance testing programs, pass a DOJ/FBI background check, and pass a DOT physical exam.
  • Drivers must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire and maintain it thereafter.

Responsibilities

  • Safely transport participants to and from their destinations and create positive connections during rides.
  • Perform thorough pre-trip vehicle inspections and ensure vehicles are stocked with emergency supplies.
  • Communicate effectively with dispatch and leadership.
  • Follow assigned schedules when transporting PACE participants and support high customer satisfaction.
  • Follow traffic and safety regulations while operating vehicles.
  • Inspect assigned vehicles before each shift, including lift vans, ADA-accessible minibuses, and ambulatory vehicles.
  • Assist participants in and out of vehicles and transfer participants in and out of wheelchairs.
  • Monitor relevant input from team members, participants, and caregivers, and promptly inform the Transportation Supervisor of changes in a participant’s condition or psychosocial status.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in non-emergency transportation or public transportation is preferred.
  • Patient transport and/or exceptional customer service experience is desired.
  • CPR and First Aid certification upon hire is preferred.

About the Company

WelbeHealth

PACE-based elder care provider

WelbeHealth provides comprehensive, coordinated care for older adults using the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). It integrates medical, social, and long-term services to help eligible seniors stay in their homes instead of nursing facilities. Care is delivered through individualized plans developed with patients and families, and includes medical care, physical therapy, social activities, and transportation. Funding comes from Medicare and Medicaid, with additional private payments for certain services. The company differentiates itself by applying the PACE model to deliver all-inclusive, home- and community-based care with a team-led, patient-centered approach designed to maintain independence and improve quality of life. Its goal is to keep seniors healthy, independent, and in their homes for as long as possible through personalized, coordinated care.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Series C
Total funding
$61.2M
Headquarters
Menlo Park, CA
Founded
2015

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