Meal Delivery Driver, PACE

Family Health Centers of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave, &

Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life

Employee Discounts and Wellness

Job summary

Family Health Centers of San Diego is seeking a Regular Full Time Meals Driver to support the PACE program. You will deliver meals to participants' homes and satellite facilities, ensure correct temperatures, and maintain accurate logs of meals, temperature checks and mileage.

Applicants must have a High School diploma or GED, a valid California drivers license, a Food Handler Permit (within 90 days), access to a car, and be able to travel between sites in the San Diego area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Food Handler Permit required within 90 days of hire.
• Active California drivers license required.
• Must have a car and proof of minimum levels of car insurance.
• Travel between sites is required.
• Ability to communicate with diverse staff and clients.
• 1 year related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the San Diego area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals to PACE participants' homes and satellite facilities.
• Deliver meals promptly to maintain correct holding temperatures.
• Maintain accurate records of meals, temperature logs, and vehicle mileage.
• Follow food safety guidelines including personal hygiene and hair nets.
• Assist in packaging and packing of meals as needed.
• Assist with meal preparation as needed.
• Assist with meals in Day Center as needed.
• May work at satellite facilities as needed.
• Maintain a clean vehicle and routine maintenance.
• Adhere to PACE Policies and HIPAA guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal and local regulations.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Participates in continuing education and required trainings.
• Participates in Quality Improvement Initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid California drivers license

Food Handler Permit

Good driving record

Travel between sites

Strong communication

Multitasking

1 year experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons. FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy. Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others. FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management. The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region.

Job Roles

• Deliver meals to PACE participants homes and satellite PACE facilities.
• Deliver meals in a timely manner to maintain correct holding temperatures.
• Maintain accurate record of meals, temperature logs and vehicle mileage.
• Follow food safety guidelines to promote safe food handling, which include, but are not limited to the practice personal hygiene, hand washing, and wearing caps or hair nets.
• Assist in packaging and packing of meals as needed.
• Assist with food preparation as needed.
• Assist with meals in Day Center as needed.
• May work at satellite facilities as needed.
• Maintain a clean vehicle and follow up with routine maintenance.
• Adhere to all Family Health Center for Older Adults PACE Policies and Procedures.
• Observes HIPAA guidelines.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients, or families.
• Apply universal precautions and adheres to appropriate Infection Control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal and local regulations.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings.
• Participates in and supports Quality Improvement Initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge and ability to perform the essential job duties, and which meets any required state or federal certification requirements.
• Food Handler Permit required upon hire or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Requires an active California driver's license for the class required for operation of assigned vehicle.
• Traveling between sites and other locations is required as an essential function of the job.
• Must have a car, a valid California driver’s license, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended.
• An acceptable driving record is also required.
• California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency.
• Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.
• Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)
• 1-year related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the San Diego area and surrounding communities.
• Ability to drive in all types of traffic, roads, and weather conditions.
• Must be able to communicate with and relate to a diverse staff and clients in a courteous and professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to meet goals, multitask and perform duties in a timely fashion.

Rewards

• Job type: Regular Full Time Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits Retirement Plan with Employer Match Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs
• We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is: $21.00 - $23.00 Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)

FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

About Us

Founded in 1970, Family Health Centers of San Diego is dedicated to providing caring, affordable, high-quality health care and support services to all people, with a special commitment to the uninsured, low-income and medically underserved. We are the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in Southern California and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the country.

Anti-Discrimination Statement

Family Health Centers of San Diego complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, sex, including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, genetic information, language preference/ability, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity, AIDS/HIV, medical condition, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking.