Compassionate Part-Time CDL Driver for Seniors

Catholic Charities of Long Island; Oceanside (NY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Long Island is seeking a part-time CDL Driver to support seniors and volunteers across Nassau and Suffolk counties. You will transport clients to center activities, assist with meal service, and help with lightweight center duties while upholding safety and compassion.

The role requires a NYS CDL with Passenger endorsement, at least two years of driving experience, and a desire to serve older adults.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED.
• 2 years driving experience including knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance.
• Current NYS valid CDL license with 'P' Passenger endorsement.
• English language capability.
• A sincere desire to provide compassionate service to seniors.
• Ability to lift/push to assist wheelchair-bound clients in boarding AND exiting bus.
• Ability to assist frail clients in boarding and exiting bus.
• Willingness to perform unrelated tasks at the center as needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive senior citizens and/or volunteers to and from their homes or apartments to the senior community service center or other places, ensuring safety procedures are followed.
• Assist frail or handicapped individuals by lifting or pushing wheel chairs.
• Maintain accurate paperwork including log sheets of daily pick-ups, mileage, number of trips, fuel and oil receipts, money received.
• Assist with food service (meals) at centers. This includes breaking down and setting up dining tables, assisting with kitchen duties such as lifting heavy pots of hot water, taking trays of food in and out of oven for distribution.
• Dispose of unconsumed food for sanitation pick up.
• Assist center staff in setting up for and participating in recreational and/or social events as needed.
• Pick up and/or deliver various materials and supplies which may include trips to food stores, pharmacies, Hicksville Administrative office, etc.

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

CDL license with P endorsement

Job description

Catholic Charities of Long Island is seeking a part-time CDL Driver to support seniors and volunteers across Nassau and Suffolk counties. You will transport clients to center activities, assist with meal service, and help with lightweight center duties while upholding safety and compassion.

The role requires a NYS CDL with Passenger endorsement, at least two years of driving experience, and a desire to serve older adults.