NEMT Wheelchair Van Driver — Olympia Fields, IL
Join Dream Care Rides as a wheelchair van driver serving patients across the south suburbs of Chicago. Operate a ADA-compliant wheelchair van with flexible scheduling and competitive pay.
1099 Independent Contractor • Olympia Fields, IL 60461 • Curb-to-curb, door-to-door, and door-through-door service
Job Overview
Dream Care Rides is hiring Wheelchair Van NEMT Drivers at our headquarters in Olympia Fields, IL to serve patients across the south suburbs of Chicago. You will operate an ADA-compliant wheelchair-accessible van equipped with a hydraulic lift or ramp and Q-Straint securement systems.
Wheelchair van drivers transport patients who use wheelchairs or mobility devices to medical appointments, dialysis treatments, hospital discharges, and other healthcare destinations. This position pays higher than ambulatory transport due to the specialized equipment and training involved.
Dream Care Rides provides the wheelchair van — no personal vehicle required. You will receive free wheelchair securement certification and ADA compliance training before starting on routes.
Olympia Fields is our headquarters and highest-density service area. Wheelchair van drivers based here benefit from the most consistent trip volume in our network, with strong demand from dialysis centers, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities throughout the south suburbs.
Pay Range
$20 – $30/hour
Location
Olympia Fields, IL
Type
1099 Contractor
Vehicle
ADA-compliant wheelchair van
What You'll Do
Operate the wheelchair ramp or hydraulic lift to safely load and unload patients
Secure wheelchairs using Q-Straint or equivalent tie-down systems per ADA and DOT standards
Transport wheelchair-bound patients to hospitals, dialysis centers, clinics, and specialist offices
Provide door-to-door and door-through-door service as required by each patient’s care plan
Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle inspections including lift mechanisms, securement hardware, and safety equipment
Maintain the wheelchair van in clean, safe, and fully operational condition
Document all trips accurately in the Dream Care Rides driver app
Coordinate with facility staff for patient pickups and drop-offs, ensuring HIPAA compliance
What You'll Need
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 and drug screening
Minimum age of 21 years old with at least 3 years of driving experience
Previous experience operating wheelchair-accessible vehicles preferred (training provided)
Physical ability to operate wheelchair ramps/lifts and push wheelchairs on varied terrain
Wheelchair securement certification or willingness to complete certification (free training provided)
CPR/First Aid certification required (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of start)
Benefits & Perks
Higher per-trip pay of $20 – $30/hour for wheelchair transport specialists
Flexible scheduling — build a schedule that works for you
Company-provided wheelchair van — no personal vehicle required
Free wheelchair securement training and ADA compliance certification
Highest trip density in the network — Olympia Fields is our home base
Meaningful work serving mobility-dependent patients who rely on accessible transportation
24/7 dispatch support and roadside assistance
Career path to stretcher/gurney transport for even higher earnings
About Dream Care Rides
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 90 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.
Ready to Apply?
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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