Home Delivered Means Driver - Temporary (Merrimack Valley)

AgeSpan; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

AgeSpan in Lawrence, MA is seeking a Home Delivered Meals Driver (Temporary) to transport prepared meals to home-bound elders and disabled residents in Merrimack Valley, including Lawrence and Lowell. The role performs wellness checks and serves as a link between AgeSpan and consumers.

Hours are Monday–Friday mornings, up to 15 hours per week, with a temporary end date of 2026-10-07. Pay is $18.06 per hour, with rate determined by internal factors; drivers must have own vehicle, valid license,

Qualifications

• Able to read, write, understand, and interpret basic English.
• 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

• Delivers meals to consumers according to a predetermined route.
• Delivers and sets up meals for consumers in their home when necessary.
• Performs a wellness check by delivering each meal directly to the consumer.
• Records each meal delivery on the route sheet.
• Follows all traffic and safety laws while on duty.
• Ensures that meals are safely packaged in approved food containers to maintain proper holding temperatures.
• Reports any issues regarding poor or unsafe food quality.
• Demonstrates flexibility with changes to delivery schedules or routes.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Effective communication

Collaboration

Listening skills

Job description

Position Overview Home Delivered Meals Driver (Temporary) transports prepared meals to home‑bound elders and community members with a disability within a specific geographic area during times when regular volunteer drivers are unavailable. The driver performs a wellness check for each consumer and serves as a link between AgeSpan and the consumer. Specific geographic areas for this position include Merrimack Valley communities, to include Lawrence and Lowell. Driver must be available Monday‑Friday mornings, for a maximum of 15 hours per week for this temporary position.

Organizational Relationships

• Reports to the Site Supervisor or Driver Supervisor directly and Nutrition Program Manager and Director indirectly
• Collaborates with all Nutrition Department staff members

Essential Job Functions

• 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; 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.

Non-essential Job Functions

• Attends meetings as required, including staff meetings, in‑service trainings, utilization reviews, and collateral agency collaboration.

Requirements

• Able to read, write, understand, and interpret basic English.
• 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.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Ability to listen effectively and respond to consumers and related parties in a supportive manner.
• Exhibits strong time management skills.
• Communicates effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Hours per week: Up to 15 hours per week (M‑F, 9am - 12pm)

This is a temporary position, ending 10/7/2026. This driver will deliver meals in Lawrence & Lowell areas.

At AgeSpan, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining rate of pay. Actual rate of pay depends on factors including but not limited to internal equity, experience, and qualifications. The pay rate for this position is $18.06/hour.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

AgeSpan is strongly committed to fostering a professional environment that recognizes, respects, and encourages the unique contributions of a broad spectrum of qualified employees. It is important that our employees reflect the diverse communities we serve. We maintain a work atmosphere that allows people of varied backgrounds to grow professionally and contribute to our mission by promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and work‑life balance.