Meals on Wheels Part-Time/Sub-Driver

Lifescape Community Services•Oregon, IL

About The Position

This position is responsible for the delivery of meals in bulk to the meal sites and delivery of home delivered meals to home bound clients. The responsibility includes completing one on one contact/wellness check with the client and report back to DHM caseworkers if there are any concerns.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the delivery of meals, raw food, and other supplies to meal sites on route assigned in a timely and safe manner.
Assisting with packing the meals if arriving early for shift.
Responsible for the delivery of Home Deliver Meals to clients on assigned routes in timely and a safe manner and never to leave a meal unless one on one contact has been established with the client.
Work closely with packing area and count your meals daily to ensure you have the correct hot meals, frozen meals and supplies for your route.
Responsible for notifying the HDM department (each time) when a client does not answer the door for meal delivery to ensure prompt follow up for client's safety.
Responsible for daily walk around inspection of vehicle prior to driving and reporting of any repairs needed to your supervisor.
Responsible for maintaining and operating company vehicles in a safe manner.
Responsible for reporting any incidents/accidents including confrontation with clients/clients' family members.
Accident report and post-accident required testing must be completed within 2 hours of the accident.
Responsible to report to HR (within 24 hours) of any traffic tickets or suspension of the driver's license. Responsible for providing updated drivers' license each time it gets renewed or updated.
Responsible for completing trip logs accurately, including miles driven gas purchases and receipts and submitting them in a timely manner as requested.
Responsible for returning bags and meal carriers to proper location; items from vehicle.
Responsible for keeping and cleaning small cart in vehicle. Large loading carts should be returned to the appropriate place.
Represent the agency professional manner, speech and dress
All other duties depending on agency needs as assigned by the Supervisor, Director and/or Lifescape Administration.
Must be able to drive and navigate with the use of map, directions, or GPS.
Must be able to move 50 lbs. on a daily basis for bulk delivery.
Must be organized and have the ability to count accurately.
Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
Must be able to adapt to schedule changes and unforeseen circumstance.
Must be able to work in cold and hot environments.