Compassionate Senior Meals Delivery Driver

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc. seeks a dedicated Home Delivered Meals Driver to deliver meals and holiday packages to frail, homebound elderly clients across Queens and nearby areas of Brooklyn.

You will pick up meals, deliver them, remind clients to refrigerate if not consumed, and keep mileage logs. Requires a valid NY driver's license, a clean driving record, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds; bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License (Class D) and provide a printout of annual driving record.
• Must obtain defensive driving certificate within 6 months of employment.
• One year driving experience with no more than one moving violation within 24 months; no DWI.
• Must present driving record abstract annually.
• Ability to drive for long periods and to get in/out of vehicle frequently.
• Must obtain defensive driving certificate within 6 months of employment.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Must travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals and holiday packages to frail and homebound elderly clients in the community.
• Pickup food cooler/bags and deliver meals to predetermined routes.
• Deliver meals in person and remind clients to refrigerate if not consumed immediately.
• Contact program office if a client does not answer the door and follow instructions.
• Report to program office any observed problems or changes regarding a client.
• Keep daily gasoline and mileage records.
• Pickup and return vehicle to parking place daily.
• Operate and maintain a 2-way radio in the agency vehicle.

Skills

Valid NYS Driver's License

Defensive driving

Driving experience

Bilingual preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

2-way radio operation

Job description

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc. seeks a dedicated Home Delivered Meals Driver to deliver meals and holiday packages to frail, homebound elderly clients across Queens and nearby areas of Brooklyn.

You will pick up meals, deliver them, remind clients to refrigerate if not consumed, and keep mileage logs. Requires a valid NY driver's license, a clean driving record, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds; bilingual abilities are a plus.