Home Delivery Meal Driver (Per Diem)

Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles, California
  • 5 days ago
  • $21.77–$23 Per Hour
  • Full-time

Highlights

Per Diem/ As Needed Home Delivery Meal DriverThe 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. Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) and drug test prior to beginning employmentResponsibilities/Essential Functions:Deliver meals daily to home-bound elderly.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLos Angeles, California
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$21.77–$23 Per Hour

Description

Per Diem/ As Needed Home Delivery Meal DriverThe 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 assistanceExperience with basic data entry is preferredAbility to speak Russian, Spanish or Farsi is a plusCulturally sensitive and able to work with a multicultural client/customer populationAbility to work in a non-judgmental manner and foster positive growth/outcomesAble 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 employmentResponsibilities/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 logOther related duties as assignedJewish Family Service is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

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