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Join Dream Care Rides as a stretcher driver serving patients across the south suburbs of Chicago. Operate a ambulette (stretcher-equipped vehicle) with flexible scheduling and competitive pay.
1099 Independent Contractor • Olympia Fields, IL 60461 • Room-to-room, door-through-door, and bed-to-bed service
Dream Care Rides is hiring Stretcher/Gurney NEMT Drivers at our headquarters in Olympia Fields, IL to serve patients across the south suburbs of Chicago. This is the highest-paying driver position at Dream Care Rides, reflecting the advanced skills, training, and responsibility required to transport non-ambulatory patients safely.
Stretcher drivers operate a company-provided ambulette vehicle equipped with a power stretcher and Broda Traversa chair. You will work alongside a trained attendant to ensure safe two-person patient transfers at all times — you never handle patients alone.
Patients transported by stretcher include hospital discharge patients, skilled nursing facility transfers, rehabilitation center admissions, and individuals who cannot sit upright due to medical conditions. This role demands physical fitness, attention to detail, and a calm, professional demeanor.
Olympia Fields is Dream Care Rides’ headquarters and the hub of our stretcher transport operations. Drivers based here have access to the highest volume of stretcher trips in our network, with established partnerships at hospitals and skilled nursing facilities throughout the south suburbs.
Pay Range
$25 – $40/hour
Location
Olympia Fields, IL
Type
1099 Contractor
Vehicle
ambulette
Safely load and unload stretcher-bound patients using proper body mechanics and two-person lift protocols
Operate power stretcher equipment and Broda Traversa chair for varied patient transfer scenarios
Coordinate with hospital discharge coordinators and nursing staff for patient handoffs
Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections including stretcher mechanisms, oxygen equipment, and climate control systems
Maintain patient dignity and comfort — manage IV lines, oxygen tubing, and patient positioning during transport
Complete detailed trip documentation via the Dream Care Rides driver app including patient condition notes
Follow IDPH, DOT, and company protocols for patient handling, sanitation, and infection control
Provide bed-to-bed service for patients transferring between facilities
Valid Illinois driver’s license (Class D or higher) with a clean driving record
Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) — no DUI/DWI in the past 7 years, no reckless driving in the past 3 years
Must pass a comprehensive background check, drug screening, and physical fitness evaluation
Minimum age of 21 years old with at least 3 years of driving experience
Previous stretcher/gurney transport, ambulance, or patient handling experience strongly preferred
Physical fitness to lift 150+ lbs with a partner using proper technique
CPR/First Aid certification required; EMT-B or BLS certification is a plus
Knowledge of medical equipment handling (oxygen tanks, IV poles, suction devices) preferred
Highest driver pay at Dream Care Rides: $25 – $40/hour
Flexible scheduling with priority access to high-value stretcher assignments
Company-provided ambulette vehicle — no personal vehicle wear and tear
Free comprehensive stretcher transport training including Broda Traversa operation
Always work with a trained attendant — two-person transfers every time
Highest stretcher trip volume in our network — Olympia Fields is our operations hub
24/7 dispatch support and roadside assistance
Career growth into fleet management, training, and operations leadership
Dream Care Rides is a non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) provider headquartered in Olympia Fields, IL. We transport patients to dialysis, chemotherapy, doctor appointments, hospital discharges, and other medical destinations across the Chicago metropolitan area. Our fleet includes sedans, ADA-compliant wheelchair vans, and stretcher ambulettes.
Founded by Otse Amorighoye, Dream Care Rides has earned a 5.0 Google rating with 45+ reviews by prioritizing patient safety, driver professionalism, and on-time performance. We serve both Medicaid-funded and private pay patients throughout Illinois.
Our headquarters is located at 20000 Governors Dr Suite 103H, Olympia Fields, IL 60461. Call (708) 505-6994 to learn more about driver opportunities.
Submit your application online and our hiring team will contact you within 24 hours to discuss orientation, training, and your first routes.
Dream Care Rides is an equal opportunity employer.
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