Compassionate Home-Delivered Meals Driver

AgeSpan; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeSpan is seeking a Home Delivered Meals Driver in Lowell, MA to transport meals to home-bound elders and individuals with disabilities within a defined area. A wellness check is performed for each consumer, serving as the link between AgeSpan and the client.

The position requires loading meals, delivering on a predetermined route, and ensuring dietary needs are met. Work hours are 7:30am–3:30pm, 37.5 hours per week, with a pay rate of $18.06 per hour.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write, understand, and interpret basic Engish
• Must have own transportation, current driver's license and must show proof of automobile insurance with a minimum liability coverage of $20,000/$40,000.
• Requires lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, getting in and out of a vehicle up to 30 times per day, bending, reaching, twisting, walking, and climbing multiple flights of stairs at residences that do not have elevators.
• Requires driving in four season weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that meals are safely packaged in approved food containers to maintain proper holding temperatures.
• Reports any issues regarding poor or unsafe food quality.
• Loads meal containers into personal vehicle.
• Follows all traffic and safety laws while on duty.
• Delivers meals to consumers according to a predetermined route.
• Delivers and sets up meals for consumers in their home when necessary.
• Ensures that consumers with specific dietary requirements receive the corresponding meal.
• Conforms to any specific delivery instructions noted for the consumer.
• Upon meal delivery, the driver confirms that the consumer is at home and reports any unusual circumstances.
• Performs a wellness check by delivering each meal directly to the consumer.
• Records each meal delivery on the route sheet.
• Reports any issues or concerns regarding the consumer immediately to the office and records.
• Records and reports if a consumer is not at home when the meal delivery is attempted and discards the Meals may only be consumed by the intended recipient.
• Communicates routine information received from the consumer and family members to appropriate agency individuals.
• Demonstrates flexibility with changes to delivery schedules or routes.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Job description

AgeSpan is seeking a Home Delivered Meals Driver in Lowell, MA to transport meals to home-bound elders and individuals with disabilities within a defined area. A wellness check is performed for each consumer, serving as the link between AgeSpan and the client.

The position requires loading meals, delivering on a predetermined route, and ensuring dietary needs are met. Work hours are 7:30am–3:30pm, 37.5 hours per week, with a pay rate of $18.06 per hour.