Meals on Wheels Driver - Part Time

Community Action Partnership Belknap-Merrimack Counties•Franklin, NH

About The Position

Community Action Partnership Belknap-Merrimack Counties (CAPBM) is hiring a part-time Meals on Wheels Driver in Franklin. The driver delivers daily meals and wellness checks to senior citizens and eligible adults in a friendly, timely manner. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday for 20 hours per week and pays $10.69 per hour. The driver picks up meals from the program site and may assist with meal packing when requested. The role also involves communicating participant needs and route changes to a supervisor, maintaining accurate program records and meal counts, and keeping delivery equipment and the vehicle sanitary. The driver must follow Meals on Wheels policies, procedures, and training, particularly those related to safety and food handling.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency credential.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of clients, coworkers, and internal business information.
Ability to contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment.
Ability to organize efficient route plans and work within the time constraints of hot food delivery.
Punctuality, dependability, a courteous demeanor, and a personable nature.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Reliable transportation for fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.
Maintain the minimum insurance coverage required by CAPBM’s Personnel Policies & Procedures Handbook Insurance Requirements policy.
Ability to lift meal coolers weighing up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, and wash coolers.
Successful completion of criminal record and driving record checks.

Responsibilities

Pick up meals from the program site and assist with meal packing when requested.
Deliver meals courteously and in a timely manner.
Report participants’ safety, environmental, or social service needs to a supervisor.
Complete accurate timesheets and odometer sheets.
Clean and maintain food delivery equipment as required and keep the vehicle sanitary.
Maintain accurate route slips and communicate route changes to a supervisor verbally and in writing.
Distribute and collect program donation envelopes weekly unless otherwise directed.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date meal counts.
Follow policies and protocols in the Meals on Wheels Handbook and training, especially those concerning personal safety, body mechanics, client safety, and food safety.
Attend team and staff meetings as scheduled.