Travel Companion (Nurse)

GOMO Travel

Travel Companion (Nurse), , Florida,

Full Time
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About Travel Companion (Nurse)

About GOMO Travel

GOMO Travel is a Florida-based, high-touch, service-motivated concierge travel assistance company providing skilled and competent personal level travel services for those who need assistance. GOMO Travel is focused on developing assisted-travel solutions to get all travelers including those that may be fearful, anxious, medically-challenged, incapacitated or just needing assistance to their destinations around the world while providing peace of mind and freedom for their loved one(s) in the process. Focus on safety, attention to detail and the protective welfare of our travelers is our #1 priority, and we are dedicated to delivering superior assisted travel services to our travelers.

Travel Companion (Nurse)

GOMO travelers include the elderly, persons with travel anxiety or mobility challenges, and travelers that may just need assistance getting to their destinations and are seeking to travel with a trusted companion. We are seeking qualified registered nurses to become GOMO Travel Companions and join our growing GOMO Travel Team!

As a GOMO Travel Companion you will accompany individuals that may have medical and/or related needs to help make their journey comfortable, enjoyable and stress-free. Medical considerations can be a significant source of stress and worry for many would-be travelers and their families, and as a medically-trained GOMO Travel Companion you will be providing compassionate travel assistance to help overcome even the most complicated travel challenges. GOMO Travel Companions are trained nurses, but do not work in any health or medical-related capacity with our travelers. However, they do provide the compassionate assistance and attention to detail our GOMO travelers and their families have come to expect from GOMO Travel.

GOMO Travel Companion Responsibilities

As a GOMO Travel Companion, your responsibilities shall include:

Assisting travelers with their pre-arranged travel needs

Picking up/drop off travelers from home or final destinations

Carrying travelers luggage and helping stow carry-on bags (potentially exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently)

Assisting travelers through security, departure gate, boarding and flight connections

Handling interruptions and delays in travel itineraries and assisting with alternate arrangements

Promptly and effectively dealing with transportation representatives (including airline agents, cab drivers, cruise agents, etc.) on travelers behalf to resolve issues in real time while accompanying travelers on trips

Communicating updates throughout the trip to the travelers family members, GOMO staff and other relevant parties

Assisting travelers through customs and baggage claim

Making the travelers trip as pleasant and stress-free as possible

Maintaining a safe and comfortable travel experience for the traveler

While not on trips, assist CEO and other GOMO personnel with marketing, training, scheduling and related office and administrative functions, as needed from time to time

GOMO Travel Companion Minimum Qualifications

Registered Nurse (license required, minimum 4-year degree)

Friendly, thoughtful, caring, and compassionate people skills

Exemplary interpersonal and organizational skills

High attention to detail

Ability to demonstrate responsiveness, sound judgment and awareness

Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with travelers

Ability to project trustworthiness, sense of security and confidence in dealings with travelers and their family members

At least 25 years of age

Comfortably assisting elderly travelers with anxiety or mobility issues

Valid drivers license with clean driving record

Successful background and screening checks

Primary language is English but the ability to speak Spanish or another foreign language is a plus

Must be willing to apply to Homeland Security Trusted Traveler Program

Significant air travel experience required (previous experience as a travel agent or airline professional - e.g., flight assistant, airline or travel agent - is a plus)

Ability to push a wheelchair with an adult traveler, assist travelers with transferring from a wheelchair and/or assist travelers with a walker (exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently with wheelchair travelers)

On an occasional basis, longer trips or more remote destinations will require extended and consecutive periods of work until the trip is complete

What GOMO Offers

Competitive pay for service (base salary $40,000-$50,000 with variable incentive pay up to $30,000 based on trips; benefits related to the position will be discussed with each suitable candidate individually)

Ability to quickly accrue personal airline travel miles and hotel points

Opportunity to travel and visit new destinations

Opportunity to meet new people and develop new relationships

Personal satisfaction from helping others

Opportunity to join and grow with a new and exciting start-up company that is shaping the assisted travel industry

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