Meals On Wheels Driver - Holyoke, United States - WestMass Eldercare
Description
***: The Home Delivered Meal Driver is responsible for the delivery of meals to homebound consumers.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Delivers daily meals as assigned to homebound elders in a sanitary and sensitive manner.
- Keeps accurate records and receipts, as required by the Nutrition Program, pertaining to delivery routes and the number of meals delivered.
- Reports to the Site Manager or the Home Delivered Meal Supervisor on a daily basis, any problems, noticeable changes in the health status of the consumers, or absence of a client when delivering the meal.
- Ensures that proper temperature and sanitation controls are in effect throughout the delivery process.
- Attends training and informational meetings as designated by the Home Delivered Meal Supervisor or the Nutrition Program Manager.
- Must observe safety procedures in performing the duties of this position. This includes but is not limited to wearing seat belts, observing traffic regulations, using caution on wet, icy and/or irregular walking surfaces.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs any other duties related to the home delivered meal programs assigned by the Home Delivered Meal Supervisor or the Nutrition Program Manager.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Has the ability and willingness to support the goals and policies of WestMass ElderCare.
- Must provide personal and reliable transportation.
- Must have a good driving record and maintain a good driving record.
- Must be able to use a GPS or find locations using a map.
- Must be willing to comply with all department or agency procedures.
- Must be able to make appropriate decisions.
- Must be able to work effectively in a culturally diverse work setting.
- Must be able to work effectively with all others in the department.
- Must be able to maintain simple and accurate records including route sheets and travel sheets.
- Must be able to handle confidential data and information appropriately.
- Must be sensitive to the conditions and needs of elders.
- Must be able to follow directions.
- Must be flexible regarding routes and time of work.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Valid driver's license.
- Satisfactory driving record.
- Satisfactory background check that includes CORI, SORI, SAMs GSA, Mass Health Exclusion List and OIG check
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
- Must maintain regular and consistent attendance.
- Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to ambulate independently.
- Ability to effectively cope with a variety of personalities and other stress provoking factors associated with a broad base of people and time constraints.
- Ability to successfully communicate with others in person and by the phone.
- Ability to see and understand written words and to communicate with written word.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle in all types of weather conditions.
- Ability to enter and exit the motor vehicle up to 40 times per day.
- Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs.
- Ability to be effective in a changing environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
- Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in all types of weather conditions.
- Consumers in rural suburban, urban and inner city area.
- Ability to concentrate and accurately complete work in an environment in which the noise level is often moderate to loud and distracting, and there are frequent interruptions.
- Ability to work between the hours of 8:30 am and 1:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Job Type:
Part-time
Pay:
$15.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
Shift:
- Day shift
License/Certification:
- Driver's license (required)
Work Location:
Multiple locations
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