Delivery Driver-PACE(Riverside)

Neighborhood Healthcare•Riverside, CA

3d•$23 - $32

About The Position

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together. Neighborhood Healthcare PACE is a managed medical plan built around surrounding participants with a team of physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists and care coordinators to help them maintain good health and a good quality of life. Our goal is to keep our seniors happy and healthy at home surrounded by their family and community. As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 100,000 people annually. With two PACE centers located in Riverside County, our PACE program is positioned to serve over 650 senior participants. The Food Transportation Driver is primarily responsible for providing safe transport and delivering prepared food for the program participants, from the Riverside PACE center to the Murrieta PACE site. This is a full-time position. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:45am-3:45pm.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED preferred
Valid CA Class C driver’s license required
Experience working with elderly population preferred
Clean driving record (free from major infractions including, but not limited to, DUI, negligent, reckless, or excessive minor infractions and convictions) required
Successful completion of defensive driving
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment. These courses must follow AHA guidelines, but may be completed through approved online providers such as ProMed or other equivalent programs that meet recognized BLS standards.
Demonstrated ability to safely operate a lift ramp in van or vehicle
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent planning and organizational ability
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
Ability to lift or push 40 lbs/weight
Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time

Nice To Haves

High school diploma/GED preferred
Experience working with elderly population preferred

Responsibilities

Transport food from one site to the other in a timely and competent manner
Operates equipment safely and in compliance with vehicle licensing regulations
Follows established schedules and makes necessary adjustments to meet unanticipated changes; determines the safest and most efficient delivery routes
Inspects and loads food carts in a safe and efficient manner, secures them properly for safe transport and delivery
Inspects and ensures vehicle is maintained to a clean and safe condition and gas tank filled daily; notifies appropriate supervisor of maintenance or repairs needed
Maintains standard records, (e.g., logs of deliveries and miles driven, service records, gasoline purchases)
Follows all safety guidelines and standards; attends safety in-services and offer guidance or assistance to staff working in an unsafe manner
Reports accidents and incidents to supervisor immediately
Delivers medications and other supplies to participants, when time permits
Follows proper infection control procedures and maintain supply of emergency clean up kits