Home Delivery Meal Driver (Per Diem)

JFSA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

JFSA is seeking a Per Diem/As Needed Home Delivery Meal Driver to deliver meals to home-bound participants in Los Angeles, California. The role includes monitoring the health conditions of clients while delivering meals and providing feedback to the Home Delivered Meal Coordinator.

The ideal candidate must have a valid California driver's license, a clean driving record, and the ability to work effectively in diverse environments. Candidates should be sensitive to the needs of older adults and possess valid auto liability insurance.

Qualifications

• Must pass a criminal background check and drug test prior to employment.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs without assistance and operate maps.
• Experience working with older adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals daily to home-bound elderly.
• Assess physical and emotional conditions of participants.
• Maintain delivery van in good condition.

Skills

Driving record

Emergency response

Data entry

Cultural sensitivity

Knowledge of senior issues

Multilingual abilities (Russian, Spanish, Farsi)

Education

Valid California Driver's License

Job description

Per Diem/As Needed Home Delivery Meal Driver

The Per Diem/As Needed Home Delivery Meal Driver is responsible for delivering meals to home-bound participants and serving as a liaison to monitor the senior nutrition program clients.

Qualifications

• Valid California Driver's license (unrestricted) and good driving record.
• Licensed driver with clean driving record and proof of auto liability insurance required.
• Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) and drug test prior to beginning employment.
• Must be a reliable, mature adult and have the ability to relate well to older people.
• Ability to handle emergency situations effectively.
• Basic knowledge of social, economic and psychological problems of home-bound elderly.
• Must be familiar with using maps.
• Able to lift 25 lb without assistance.
• Experience with basic data entry is preferred.
• Ability to speak Russian, Spanish or Farsi is a plus.
• Culturally sensitive and able to work with a multicultural client/customer population.
• Ability to work in a non-judgmental manner and foster positive growth/outcomes.
• Able to work as part of a team and maintain professional boundaries.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Deliver meals daily to home-bound elderly.
• Serve as a link between frail, isolated participants and the Home Delivered Meal Coordinator.
• Assess physical and emotional condition of participants.
• Report health and behavioral changes to HDM Coordinator.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations.
• Maintain records of all participants on route.
• Maintain delivery van in good driving and sanitary condition.
• Collect meal contributions.
• Track and record food temperature on daily log.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Jewish Family Service is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.