Meals on Wheels Driver - PT

Absolutely Essential

Deliver daily meals and wellness checks to the homes of senior citizens and eligible adults in a friendly and timely manner.

• Pick up meals from the program site.
• If requested, assist in meal packing.
• Deliver meals courteously and in a timely manner.
• Report safety, environmental or social service needs of the participants to supervisor while completing accurate timesheets and odometer sheets.
• Clean and maintain food delivery equipment as required and keep a sanitary environment in vehicle.
• Maintain accurate route slips and communicate all changes to supervisor, verbally and in writing.
• Distribute and collect donation envelopes for the program weekly, unless otherwise directed.
• Accurately maintain up-to-date meal counts.
• Adhere to all policies and protocols outlined in the Meals on Wheels Handbook and trainings, especially as they apply to personal safety and body mechanics, client safety, and food safety.

What’s in It for You?

Your role will directly contribute to a positive participant experience, providing them with the resources they need to thrive.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalency credential.
• Experience: Maintaining professional boundaries with clients. Maintaining confidentiality of clients and coworkers and internal business information.
• Skills: Contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment; and attend team and staff meetings as scheduled.
• Characteristics: Being punctual, dependable with courteous demeanor, and personable.
• Technical: Valid driver’s license and good driving record. Reliable sources of transportation to be used in fulfilling responsibilities of position.
• Physical: Ability to physically lift coolers containing meals weighing up to 50 pounds, climb stairs and wash coolers. Successful completion of criminal record and driving record checks required.