Home Delivery Meal Driver (Per Diem)

Per Diem/ As Needed Home Delivery Meal Driver

The Per Diem/ As Needed Home Delivery Meal Driver is responsible for delivering meals to home-bound participants and maintaining the position of liaison to monitor the senior nutrition program clients.

Qualifications:

• Valid and unrestricted California Driver's license and good driving record.
• Must be a reliable, mature adult and have the ability to relate well to older people.
• Ability to handle emergency situations effectively.
• Basic knowledge of social, economic and psychological problems of home-bound elderly.
• Licensed driver with a clean driving record and proof of auto liability insurance required.
• Must be familiar with using maps.
• Able to lift 25 lb without assistance
• Experience with basic data entry is preferred
• Ability to speak Russian, Spanish or Farsi is a plus
• Culturally sensitive and able to work with a multicultural client/customer population
• Ability to work in a non-judgmental manner and foster positive growth/outcomes
• Able to work as part of a team and maintain professional boundaries.
• Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) and drug test prior to beginning employment

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Deliver meals daily to home-bound elderly.
• Serve as a link between frail, isolated participants and the Home Delivered Meal Coordinator.
• Assess physical and emotional condition of participants.
• Report health and behavioral changes to HDM Coordinator.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations.
• Maintain records of all participants on route.
• Maintain delivery van in good driving and sanitary condition.
• Collect meal contributions.
• Track and record food temperature on daily log
• Other related duties as assigned

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