CompanyAngel Wheels Transportation provides wheelchair accessible non-emergency transportation to medical appointments. Located in Schaumburg Illinois and operating since 2009, we serve communities in northwestern Cook and northern DuPage counties.We are committed to serving our customers with exceptionally safe, clean, comfortable transportation offered with kindness, dignity and compassion.Position OverviewAs a Medical Transport Driver, you will take clients from various locations such as personal residences, rehabilitation centers and healthcare facilities to their medical appointments using a wheelchair lift equipped commercial service vehicle. This position involves significant amount of interpersonal contact with clients, family members, facility staff and medical professionals. The work is very hands-on and requires pushing and maneuvering clients in wheelchairs both in and out of the vehicle as well as securing them for safe transport.ResponsibilitiesDrive and operate a wheelchair accessible commercial service vehicle safely and efficientlyLoad and secure clients in the vehicle for transportOversee client safety and well-being during the tripInteract with clients, their families and healthcare staffs in a professional courteous mannerLightly promote the company’s services as opportunities ariseManage facility and appointment check-in/check-out processes on behalf of the clientMaintain a safe and clean operating environment inside and outside of the vehicleSkills and RequirementsLicensingMinimum 25 years of ageValid Illinois driver license (CDL is not required)No moving violations in last 3 years.No motor vehicle related arrests or suspensions in last 10 yearsAbility to operate a commercial service vehicle in a safe and competent mannerCustomer Service and Communication SkillsProfessional presentation and appearanceExcellent interpersonal skillsFluent in written and spoken EnglishAbility to engage clients in a friendly, positive, empathetic wayClient-centric attitude -awareness of client’s physical condition and needsAbility to maintain composure in an occasionally fast-paced work environmentPhysical RequirementsAbility to push, pull and maneuver occupied wheelchairs up and down inclines, steps and curbsExtensive bending, squatting, stoopingPick up minimum 50 pounds