Meal Site Aide

You Thrive Florida•Lakeland, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide nutritionally balanced meals, social activities, and support to senior citizens at a congregate dining site and through home-delivered meal programs. The position works at various facilities within Hernando, Lake, Sumter, and Polk counties in a meal-site environment and closely with others. The role includes setting up the site and its activities, receiving and checking meal deliveries, delivering meals as needed, coordinating volunteers, assisting with intake forms and assessments, and cleaning and packing up for the next day. The aide is expected to follow You Thrive Florida policies and procedures. Applicants must submit a completed and signed application online; only completed and signed applications will be considered.

Requirements

One year of experience in social service, senior service, public service, or a related field.
A valid Florida driver's license and insurability by the company's current insurance carrier.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Must satisfy applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements and background checks or clearances for working with vulnerable populations.
Ability to work with limited direction.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to evaluate situations and make prompt decisions.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with people.
Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
Physical ability to use arms, hands, and fingers constantly; good eyesight and hearing, with corrective devices if needed; frequent sitting, talking, walking, handling, depth perception, and driving; and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds, stretching or reaching, grasping, and kneeling.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Set up the meal site for daily activities.
Deliver meals as needed.
Receive, inspect, and count meal items delivered by the caterer.
Handle cancellations and scheduling for congregate meal-site volunteers.
Set up meal-site activities, including recreation, nutrition, education, and guest speakers.
Clean up and pack up in preparation for the next day.
Coordinate and provide training to meal-site volunteers.
Assist with intake forms and assessments.
Follow You Thrive Florida policies and procedures, including personnel, occupational health and safety, and payroll policies and practices.
Perform additional duties as directed or assigned by a supervisor, management staff, or program director.