Home Meal Delivery Driver for Seniors

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc. is seeking a Delivery Driver for the Home Delivered Meals Program in Queens. You will pick up food and deliver meals to homebound elderly clients, ensuring proper refrigeration guidance and face-to-face service.

You will maintain mileage records, transport the agency vehicle daily, and report any issues to the program office. A NY driver license is required, defensive driving certification within 6 months, and ability to lift up to 25 pounds is needed.

Qualifications

• Valid NY State Driver's License (Class D) required.
• One year driving experience with no more than one moving violation within 24 months.
• Must present abstract of driving record annually.
• Must obtain defensive driving certificate within 6 months of employment.
• Able to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Pick up food cooler/bags and deliver meals to predetermined route of homebound clients.
• Deliver the meal in person face to face and remind clients to refrigerate the meals if not consumed immediately.
• Contact program office immediately when a client does not answer the door and follow instructions given accordingly.
• Report to program office any observable problems or changes regarding the client and/or any significant information pertaining to the client.
• Keep daily gasoline and mileage records.
• Pick up and return vehicle to parking place daily.
• Operate and maintain a 2-way radio in the agency vehicle.

Skills

Valid NY Driver's License (Class D)

Defensive driving

Lift 25 lbs

Travel across five boroughs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc. is seeking a Delivery Driver for the Home Delivered Meals Program in Queens. You will pick up food and deliver meals to homebound elderly clients, ensuring proper refrigeration guidance and face-to-face service.

You will maintain mileage records, transport the agency vehicle daily, and report any issues to the program office. A NY driver license is required, defensive driving certification within 6 months, and ability to lift up to 25 pounds is needed.