Enoa, Home Delivered Meals Driver North Area

Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging (ENOA) • Omaha, NE

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Home Delivered Meals Driver is responsible for the delivery of noon meals to homebound elderly. This role involves working approximately 2-3 hours per day, Monday through Friday, as scheduled. ENOA's mission is to ensure older adults in its region have access to services that enable them to remain active, independent, and in their homes. ENOA acts as a gateway to community aging services and operates its own programs to meet unmet needs in a five-county area. Through nutrition programs, care management, volunteer opportunities, and community services, ENOA aims to enhance the lives of older Nebraskans. The organization continually assesses the needs of older individuals and their families, adapting programs to meet changing needs and creating unique programs to fill service gaps, helping older Nebraskans live more independently, with dignity, and in their own homes for as long as possible.

Requirements

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must possess a valid motor Vehicle Operator’s License from the State of residence (Nebraska or Iowa) or become licensed in that state within 30 days of date of hire.
• Must have a good driving record (no moving violations within the last twelve (12) months or chargeable accidents within the last two (2) years, as verified through the Department of Motor Vehicles in each state of residence during that time period).
• Must not have been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the last five (5) years.
• Must have a car and State required car insurance.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to properly deliver the correct meals to client by discerning diet code markings.
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude at all times, meeting time lines and quality service requirements of the agency.
• Familiarity and ability to drive in the geographic service area in a variety of road conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Successfully complete all required pre-service orientation and training.
• Ability to understand and comply with various laws, rules, regulations, policies and guidelines as they pertain to both ENOA and ENHSA.
• Be a strong team player with positive attitude and maintain effective work relationships with ENOA staff, the clients and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Report to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Insure confidentiality of all client information and act in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Operate a motor vehicle.
• Deliver meals to homebound elderly.
• Read city maps and correctly identify addresses of meal program clients.
• Assist in meal distribution at food caterer and satellite locations as needed.
• Complete time sheets and mileage forms and submit to supervisor on a timely basis.
• Notify Home Delivered Meals central office staff when difficulties in delivery of meals occur.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed