Meals on Wheels Driver: Franklin (part-time)

Tri Valley, Inc.; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Tri-Valley's Nutrition Services in Franklin is looking for a part-time Meals on Wheels Driver to join our compassionate team. You will deliver nutritious meals, perform quick wellbeing checks, and help older adults and people with disabilities remain healthy and independent at home.

The role averages 15 hours every other week. Responsibilities include packing trays, loading routes, maintaining records, and reporting changes to the Nutrition Center Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record, and required insurance coverage.
• Must have a motor vehicle.
• Accurate record keeping skills.
• Ability to work well with older adult consumers and handle emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Count and pack food trays for home delivery.
• Count and pack hot and cold food products into carriers.
• Assist coordinator with wrapping bread, packaging desserts, etc.
• Deliver meals to homebound participants and maintain route records.
• Maintain paperwork and report emergencies or changes to the coordinator.
• Clean meal delivery equipment daily.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Good driving record

Accurate record keeping

Ability to work with older adults

Emergency protocols

Confidentiality

Lift up to 40 pounds

Train other drivers

Job description

Make Every Mile Matter.

Looking for a part-time job that makes a real difference in your community? Join Tri-Valley's Nutrition Services team as a Meals on Wheels Driver in Franklin.

As a Meals on Wheels Driver, you'll deliver much more than a balanced, nutritious meal. You'll provide a friendly smile, an important daily wellness check, and peace of mind for older adults and individuals with disabilities who rely on us to remain healthy, safe, and independent in the comfort of their own homes.

Every route is an opportunity to brighten someone's day and be part of a compassionate team that believes in lasting impacts.

Basic Function:

Responsible for completing a Meals on Wheels delivery route and supporting related Nutrition Center operations. This is a part-time position averaging 15 hours every other week.

Responsibilities:

• 1. Count and pack food trays for home delivery.
• 2. Count and pack hot and cold food products into carriers.
• 3. Assist coordinator with wrapping bread, packaging desserts, etc.
• 4. Deliver meals to homebound participants and maintain record for daily route.
• 5. Maintain paperwork and report any emergencies or changes in participant status to the Nutrition Center Coordinator.
• 6. Clean meal delivery equipment daily.
• 7. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1. Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record, and required insurance coverage.
• 2. Must have a motor vehicle.
• 3. Accurate record keeping skills.
• 4. Ability to work well with older adult consumers.
• 5. Ability to learn delivery routes and capable of training other drivers.
• 6. Capable of handling emergency protocols and able to maintain confidentiality.
• 7. Ability to climb/descend stairs and navigate potentially uneven terrain (walkways, driveways, etc.)
• 8. Ability to lift equipment up to 40 pounds.

If you're dependable, enjoy driving, and find fulfillment in helping others, we'd love to welcome you to our team.