Part-time Driver - Senior Center

Catholic Charities of Long Island • Town of Hempstead, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of Long Island is seeking a part-time Driver with a generous heart and a desire to contribute to the well-being of others to carry out their mission on Long Island. The driver will be responsible for transporting senior citizens and volunteers, assisting them with mobility needs, maintaining accurate records, and supporting center staff with various tasks including food service and event setup. This role is crucial in providing "care with dignity and life with hope" to the community.

Requirements

• HS Diploma/GED
• At least 2 years’ driving experience including knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance.
• English language capability.
• A sincere desire to provide compassionate service to seniors.
• Ability to lift/push to assist wheelchair-bound clients in boarding AND exiting bus.
• Ability to assist frail clients in boarding and exiting bus.
• Willingness to perform unrelated tasks at the center as needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive senior citizens and/or volunteers to and from their homes or apartments to the senior community service center or other places, ensuring safety procedures are followed.
• Assist frail or handicapped individuals by lifting or pushing wheelchairs.
• Maintain accurate paperwork including log sheets of daily pick-ups, mileage, number of trips, fuel and oil receipts, money received.
• Assist with food service (meals) at centers. This includes breaking down and setting up dining tables, assisting with kitchen duties such as lifting heavy pots of hot water, taking trays of food in and out of oven for distribution.
• Assist center staff in setting up for and participating in recreational and/or social events as needed.
• Pick up and/or deliver various materials and supplies which may include trips to food stores, pharmacies, Hicksville Administrative office, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED