WHAT DOES A COMPANION DRIVER DO?
Companion Drivers provide door-through-door transportation and light physical support to riders who book trips through Hopelink, a medical transportation assistance provider in the Seattle metro area.
Hands-On Support
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Fold and unfold wheelchairs and walkers.
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Provide support navigating stairs and curbs.
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Offer help safely entering and exiting the vehicle.
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Assist with seatbelts.
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Escort members through the doors of their destination to the check-in point.
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Carry up to 2 bags, such as a grocery bag.
A Companion Driver must not represent themselves as medical transportation or as a medical professional, and a licensed medical professional does not act in that capacity while driving with Onward except in an unforeseen emergency.
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Own a 4-door car in good condition.
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Own a 4-door SUV with a running board or step stool.
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Vehicle should be no more than 10 years old.
DRIVING WITH ONWARD IN SEATTLE
Hopelink coordinates and arranges transportation for eligible Apple Health (Medicaid) recipients traveling to covered medical appointments in King and Snohomish counties. In the Seattle Metro area, Onward is an official Hopelink partner and is one of several transportation providers that may coordinate trips for Hopelink riders.
Our Companion Drivers serve riders across the Seattle metro area, including:
Seattle • Bellevue • Everett • Lynnwood • Kirkland • Redmond • Renton • Shoreline • Edmonds • Bothell • Kenmore • Mukilteo • Mill Creek • Mountlake Terrace • Issaquah • Sammamishore
We are proud to serve
King and Snohomish Counties.
Please refer to the map below for our service area.
Our Seattle Metro Partner
THE ONWARD DIFFERENCE IN SEATTLE
Life in the Seattle metro area offers stunning waterfront views, vibrant neighborhoods, and strong communities—but for many residents, it can also come with mobility challenges. Seniors in communities like Edmonds or Shoreline may need help getting to the grocery store, patients visiting major medical centers in Seattle, Everett, or Bellevue rely on dependable transportation for ongoing treatments, and many grandparents need assistance attending family gatherings.
As a Companion Driver, you help make all of those everyday moments possible. You might start your morning with a pickup in Lynnwood for a physical therapy appointment in Everett, then help a patient in Bellevue get to their weekly dialysis session, and later escort a grandmother in Kirkland to a birthday celebration in Redmond. Throughout the day, you provide more than a ride—you offer conversation, reassurance, and a trusted presence that riders come to rely on.
This is purpose-driven work that pays well, fits your schedule, and makes a meaningful difference for people across King and Snohomish Counties.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
LOOKING TO BECOME A DRIVER
IN THE GREATER SEATTLE AREA?
If you’re ready to drive with purpose, we’re ready to welcome you. At Onward, we value compassion, patience, and community. Driving for us means earning more than just a paycheck—you’ll earn appreciation and fulfillment with every ride.
We’re expanding across Seattle Metro and actively seeking Companion Drivers to meet growing demand. Join a team that prioritizes quality over quantity, connection over speed, and care over convenience.
Apply today and start making a difference in your community. Visit our website or call our Concierge Team at 800-700-4797 to get started.
At Onward, we believe that every ride matters. Together, let’s help Seattle move forward—one ride, one rider, one connection at a time.