Meal Delivery Worker

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is seeking a Meal Delivery Worker to deliver Meals on Wheels to homebound elderly and disabled residents in Eau Claire County. The role requires a valid driver’s license, careful driving in all weather, and the ability to log daily deliveries.

Schedule is 9:00am – 12:30pm, Monday through Friday. The position involves maintaining logs, monitoring food temperatures, and collaborating with ADRC Manager to support client well-being.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Criminal and caregiver background checks required.
• Pre-employment physical exam required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and driving record.
• Must maintain personal auto insurance ($100,000/$300,000).

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals to homebound elderly and disabled individuals in Eau Claire County.
• Maintain daily delivery logs and document contributions collected.
• Monitor food temperatures and complete temperature logs.
• Assess clients' well-being during deliveries and report concerns.
• Report delivery issues and coordinate with ADRC Manager.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

Ability to drive in adverse weather

Strong observation skills

Good communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

The Meal Delivery Worker delivers Meals on Wheels to homebound elderly and disabled people in isolated rural areas of Eau Claire County.

Schedule

Schedule 9:00am – 12:30pm Monday – Friday.

Qualifications

• Picks up and transports meals to homebound elderly and disabled people with the capability to drive in adverse weather and road conditions.
• Preserves accurate records; maintains daily log of meal deliveries and contributions collected; monitors food temperatures and completes temperature logs.
• Applies excellent observation skills to make good judgments about an individual's well-being based on daily observations and conversations using trauma informed model of service; performs daily check on clients' well-being when delivering meals; meets with ADRC Manager to review present clients and observations on clients’ well-being.
• Exercises strong analytical skills to report problems with meal delivery or change in client status; discusses routing challenges with ADRC Manager; inspects vehicles daily and reports any operational or structural defects.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Training And Professional Experience Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of criminal and caregiver background checks.
• Position will require a pre-employment physical exam.
• Must have valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and access to private transportation for work-related duties.
• Must possess and maintain personal automobile insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000.

Employees working less than 20 hours per week have access to our Employee Assistance Program and Corporate Discounts

Workers' Compensation

Social Security: The County matches employees' social security compensation.