Kitchen Aide/Driver (per diem)

San Ysidro Health•Campo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a per diem position, working an estimated 24-29 hours per week. The role involves assisting with food preparation, packaging meals, and delivering meals to congregate and homebound seniors. The position also requires assisting in kitchen operations as needed. The driver must be prepared to drive in all traffic, on various types of roads, and in all weather conditions, using a company vehicle for meal deliveries.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Current American Heart Association CPR Certification
Current Driver License in the State of California or License from legal residence state
Clean driver’s record
Ability to proficiently maneuver through emails and all electronic applications used for the job.
Prolonged, extensive, and considerable standing/sitting/walking/lifting.
Lift up to 50 lbs
Manual dexterity and mobility.
Always reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.
Ability to handle multiple job task functions simultaneously.
Ability to work harmoniously with others as a team member.
Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs.
Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Current Food Handler Card
1-2 years working with seniors
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Superb organizational ability
Excellent customer service
Compassionate
Exceptionally analytical

Responsibilities

Deliver meals to homebound seniors in a timely manner.
Deliver meals to congregate sites in a timely manner with temperature a concern.
Maintain accurate records of meals, vehicle, mileage, and temperature logs.
Interact with seniors with concern and patience.
Serve meals and clean up serving areas and kitchen after use.
Assist in packaging, limited food preparation, and packing of home-delivered meals.
Drive safely in all weather conditions.
Follow food safety guidelines to promote safe food handling.
Take direction from all staff members in assisting with the Kitchen, Nutrition Program, and other tasks assigned by the Program Supervisor.
Maintain the vehicle clean and follow up with maintenance to meet safety regulations and registration.
Follow the process for Mandated Reporter.
Maintain control of client information secure in accordance with San Diego County and Federal and State regulations, SYHealth privacy policies, and as applicable by law.
Perform any other job-related duties as needed, assigned, and/or as requested by immediate lead staff.
Adhere to SYHealth and MHCC Department’s policies and best practices, ensuring staff compliance to attendance and punctuality.
Understand and work Saturdays and extended hours if schedule changes and cooperate with all schedule changes.
Demonstrate passion for helping people and underserved populations.
Meet goals, multitask, and perform duties in a timely fashion.
Adhere to all applicable SYHealth policies, procedures, protocols, and best practices.
Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills in collaboration with teams to achieve quality, excellence, harmony, and problem-solving to obtain stated goals and objectives.
Demonstrate active listening skills, respect, and a positive “Can Do” attitude.
Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading literature to keep up-to-date related to Healthcare laws and Leadership, attending in-service trainings and workshops to improve upon knowledge and skillset.
Attend meetings as required and participate on committees as directed.
Demonstrate professional behavior, standard etiquette, courtesy, mutual respect, confidentiality, and treat every patient and employee with dignity in every interaction.
Exhibit a high level of integrity, ethics, transparency, leadership style, and trust.
Promote and foster respect for patient privacy by maintaining confidentiality on all patient EHR data and abide by both the HIPAA Privacy and Security rules.
Exhibit excellent presentation skills, confidently speak up, follow the appropriate chain of command, and demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
Take initiative by asking others if they need assistance when they have downtime or taking the initiative to complete tasks that they are not assigned or cross-training in other areas without the directive from their supervisor.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area at all times.
Demonstrate supportive skills in providing excellent customer service experiences.
Manage the process of cash/receipt for any authorizations to release information.
Perform any other job-related duties as needed, assigned, or requested.
Follow SYHealth’s personal appearance policy and avoid being put in the position of being sent home by supervisor.
Demonstrate a positive attitude that encourages motivation among peers and co-workers and promotes SYHealth’s mission.