Home Delivery Meal Driver (Part Time)

Jewish Family Service Of Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Part-Time Home Delivery Meal Driver is responsible for delivering meals to home-bound participants and maintaining the position of liaison to monitor the senior nutrition program clients. This role is crucial in ensuring that the elderly receive their meals and that their well-being is monitored effectively. The driver will also serve as a link between frail, isolated participants and the Home Delivered Meal Coordinator, assessing their physical and emotional conditions and reporting any health or behavioral changes.

Requirements

• Valid and unrestricted California Driver's license and good driving record.
• Must be a reliable, mature adult and have the ability to relate well to older people.
• Ability to handle emergency situations effectively.
• Basic knowledge of social, economic and psychological problems of home-bound elderly.
• Licensed driver with a clean driving record and proof of auto liability insurance required.
• Must be familiar with using maps.
• Able to lift 25 lb without assistance.
• Experience with basic data entry is preferred.
• Ability to speak Russian, Spanish or Farsi is a plus.
• Culturally sensitive and able to work with a multicultural client/customer population.
• Ability to work in a non-judgmental manner and foster positive growth/outcomes.
• Able to work as part of a team and maintain professional boundaries.
• Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) and drug test prior to beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with basic data entry is preferred.
• Ability to speak Russian, Spanish or Farsi is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals daily to home-bound elderly.
• Serve as a link between frail, isolated participants and the Home Delivered Meal Coordinator.
• Assess physical and emotional condition of participants.
• Report health and behavioral changes to HDM Coordinator.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations.
• Maintain records of all participants on route.
• Maintain delivery van in good driving and sanitary condition.
• Collect meal contributions.
• Track and record food temperature on daily log.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Nurturing work environment
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed