C-1 Driver

East Baton Rouge Council on Aging; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

East Baton Rouge Council on Aging delivers meals to senior centers across East Baton Rouge Parish. The Congregate Driver role requires a valid driver’s license and includes routine maintenance tasks as needed.

In this full-time position, you will load hot meals, transport them safely, assist in food preparation, and keep your vehicle clean. You will also refer seniors to Nutrition staff and report health changes on the route, supporting independent living for seniors.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Ability to deliver meals to multiple senior centers.
• Willingness to perform light maintenance tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Load hot meals into the delivery vehicle and ensure safe transport.
• Deliver meals to designated centers and unload.
• Assist with food preparation and packaging as needed.
• Keep the assigned vehicle clean and orderly.
• Refer seniors in need to Nutrition Supervisor for follow-up.
• Report health or status changes of homebound seniors on route.
• Deliver paperwork to the Nutrition Supervisor and handle miscellaneous duties.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Job description

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Position Characteristics

Under the direction of the Director of Facilities, the Congregate Driver delivers meals to senior centers in East Baton Rouge Parish. Performs routine maintenance duties to include overall building and grounds maintenance and minor repair functions.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Valid Drivers License Required

Duties and Responsibilities

To reflect in all aspects of job performance the mission of the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging, Inc. 'serving the elderly in East Baton Rouge Parish, to enrich and enhance their quality of life through advocacy efforts, creative planning, and coordination and provision of needed services, and to make it possible for them to live independent lives as long as possible.

Load hot meals into assigned delivery vehicle in a manner to ensure safe transportation of the meals

Deliver hot meals and unloads at assigned designated centers

Assist in preparation and packaging of food as needed

Keeps assigned vehicle clean and orderly

Refers seniors in need to Nutrition Supervisor for follow-up by Information & Assistance Management Department staff. Provides information on EBRCOA programs and community services

Report any health or status changes on homebound seniors on assigned route

Deliver paperwork or other materials from the senior centers to the Nutrition Supervisor

Any other duties deemed necessary

About the Organization

Since 1973, the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging (EBRCOA) has served the aging population of East Baton Rouge Parish through a spectrum of nutritional and social services. Additionally, the EBRCOA is charged with both meeting and discovering the growing needs of the ever-increasing aging population.

Central to the EBRCOA's mission is service to seniors as well as the maintenance of their personal independence and the enhancement of their storied lives. As such, our mission is simple:

Supporting Independence - Serving Seniors.

Said mission is made real through a variety of community-wide programs such as:

• Meals on Wheels (home-delivered meals to homebound seniors)
• Congregate Meals (hot meals at 15 different sites/senior centers throughout the parish)
• Information and Assistance (trained counselors are available to answer questions, provide a thorough assessment of needs, make appropriate recommendations of services, refer individuals to other EBRCOA-related services in addition to other community-wide agencies/services available to the aging population)
• Personal Care/Homemakers (trained caregivers providing in-home care; house-cleaning; laundry, respite, etc.)
• Family Caregiver Support (assistance for caregivers tending to individuals 60+)
• Health Screens (comprehensive screens at each senior center: glucose, immunizations, nutrition, referrals, etc.)
• Insurance counseling; utility assistance (cable, electricity); Medicaid applications.

Today, our parish proudly welcomes more than 85,000 seniors to East Baton Rouge (eagerly anticipating the opportunity of reaching out and positively affecting each and every seasoned citizen).

With the help of eager, altruistic individuals and organizations, EBRCOA looks forward to meeting the challenges facing the aging - exceeding their expectations through innovative solutions met by unique, care-based services.

This position is currently accepting applications.