Medical Driver: Natalie's Place

About Cardea Health:

Cardea Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate health care to marginalized populations.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to create and support programs that protect the health and autonomy of vulnerable individuals and promote equity and social justice to improve the well-being of our entire community. Compassionate care for vulnerable populations.

Workplace Culture

Cardea is dedicated to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity and actively seeks to include underrepresented communities. We believe that diversity drives innovation and fosters a more dynamic, inclusive, and productive work environment. We value unique perspectives, experiences, and talents, and we are committed to providing equitable opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us in building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our society and let's make a positive impact together.

Our Cardea CARE(S) Values include:

• Compassion
  Big heart, steady presence

• Accountability
  We own it: the work, the follow-through, the impact.

• Respect
  We assume good intent and keep it real

• Engagement
  We lean in and figure it out together.

• Support
  We’ve got each other across roles, teams, and sites.

These values guide how we care for residents, collaborate with colleagues, and represent Cardea Health in the community.

Primary Location: Natalie's Place

Natalie’s Place is one of several Cardea Health transitional housing programs for medically complex and behaviorally vulnerable unhoused individuals, located in Fremont. Cardea Health’s transitional housing programs collaborate with a wide range of referring partners across Alameda County to support individuals with complex health and social needs. Natalie’s Place provides comprehensive supportive services, including onsite nursing and caregiving support, transportation to medical appointments, nutritious meals, housing navigation and placement assistance, and additional wraparound services designed to promote stability, recovery, and long-term housing success.

Job Description:

We are seeking professional, punctual, and responsible individuals to work in a driver as part of a multidisciplinary team at a medically supported shelter program serving people experiencing homelessness who are recovering from recent hospitalization, injury, or illness. Drivers are responsible for transporting new clients into the shelter setting at time of referral as well as bringing established clients to and from medical appointments and procedures. Drivers are expected to work closely with shelter nurses and housing staff facilitate quality and timely care of shelter residents. This position requires the ability and desire to work with a diverse group of individuals in a respectful and professional manner.