Seasonal Home Delivery Driver

Serving Seniors•San Diego, CA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Delivered Meal (HDM) Driver picks up prepared meals from the kitchen and delivers them to homebound older adults and eligible people with disabilities in assigned geographic areas. The driver also transports bulk and pre-trayed meals to congregate and to-go dining sites. Delivery service includes brief wellness checks and distribution of program or nutrition information. Drivers are responsible for safe driving and following posted signs and traffic rules. The service helps recipients maintain their independence and avoid premature institutionalization. This is an onsite, full-time seasonal position based at the Potiker Family Residence in San Diego. The schedule is Monday through Friday during full-time day hours. Pay is $20 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record.
Two to four years of related experience; an AA/AS degree may be accepted in lieu of experience.
Knowledge of light-vehicle operation and basic vehicle maintenance procedures.
Ability to follow road signs and use safe, defensive driving techniques.
Knowledge of basic record-keeping methods applicable to delivery work.
Knowledge of sanitation and safety practices for transporting, handling, and preparing food.
Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation methods used in food service environments and food storage methods.
Strong customer service skills and ability to interact positively with diverse groups of people.
Proactive, problem-solving approach.
Ability to use good judgment and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to communicate and cooperate with other drivers to support efficient daily operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with older adults.
Experience working in delivery.

Responsibilities

Load and deliver meals for home-delivered clients and congregate and to-go dining sites.
Deliver food to seniors on assigned routes.
Pick up and transport food from an off-site storage facility to on-site storage.
Maintain temperature control standards when picking up, loading, and delivering food.
Conduct wellness checks and connect clients with Serving Seniors’ Health and Social Services team or other referral partners as needed.
Build positive, meaningful rapport with clients.
Report suspicious circumstances or suspected elder abuse to Adult Protective Services as a mandated reporter.
Maintain routine records related to delivery and food service duties.
Perform daily vehicle safety inspections and operate vehicles to and from the central kitchen.
Follow traffic laws and defensive driving practices.
Wash and fuel assigned vehicles and perform minor preventive maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned.