Part-time Driver - Senior Center

Catholic Charities of Long Island; West Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Long Island is seeking a part-time Driver to support seniors across Nassau and Suffolk counties. The role focuses on safe transport to the senior community service centers, with additional duties to assist with meals and center activities.

Candidates should have a HS Diploma or GED and at least two years of driving experience, with the ability to help frail clients and wheelchair users. The position offers meaningful work with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Minimum 2 years driving experience.
• English language capability.
• A sincere desire to provide compassionate service to seniors.
• Ability to lift/push to assist wheelchair-bound clients in boarding AND exiting bus.
• Ability to assist frail clients in boarding and exiting bus.
• Willingness to perform unrelated tasks at the center as needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive senior citizens and/or volunteers to and from their homes or apartments to the senior community service center or other places, ensuring safety procedures are followed.
• Ability to assist frail or handicapped individuals by lifting or pushing wheel chairs.
• Maintain accurate paperwork including log sheets of daily pick-ups, mileage, number of trips, fuel and oil receipts, money received.
• Assist with food service (meals) at centers. This includes breaking down and setting up dining tables, assisting with kitchen duties such as lifting heavy pots of hot water, taking trays of food in and out of oven for distribution.
• Assist center staff in setting up for and participating in recreational and/or social events as needed.
• Pick up and/or deliver various materials and supplies which may include trips to food stores, pharmacies, Hicksville Administrative office, etc.

Skills

Driving

Vehicle maintenance

English

Compassionate service

Lifting/pushing

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Catholic Charities of Long Island models the love of Jesus by offering dignified and compassionate care to poor and vulnerable neighbors of every faith and background. In-person service at more than 50 sites throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties is inspired by the Gospel call affirming the sacredness of every human life.

CCLI is looking for a part- time Driver with a generous heart and a desire to contribute to the well‑being of others to carry out our mission on Long Island. By joining our team, you will share in the joy of providing “care with dignity and life with hope.”

Responsibilities

• Drive senior citizens and/or volunteers to and from their homes or apartments to the senior community service center or other places, ensuring safety procedures are followed.
• Ability to assist frail or handicapped individuals by lifting or pushing wheel chairs.
• Maintain accurate paperwork including log sheets of daily pick-ups, mileage, number of trips, fuel and oil receipts, money received.
• Assist with food service (meals) at centers. This includes breaking down and setting up dining tables, assisting with kitchen duties such as lifting heavy pots of hot water, taking trays of food in and out of oven for distribution.
• Assist center staff in setting up for and participating in recreational and/or social events as needed.
• Pick up and/or deliver various materials and supplies which may include trips to food stores, pharmacies, Hicksville Administrative office, etc.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED.
• At least 2 years’ driving experience including knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance.
• English language capability.
• A sincere desire to provide compassionate service to seniors.
• Ability to lift/push to assist wheelchair-bound clients in boarding AND exiting bus.
• Ability to assist frail clients in boarding and exiting bus.
• Willingness to perform unrelated tasks at the center as needed.

Schedule

Part-time: 14 hours per week. Tuesday, Friday and every fourth Monday - 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Rate of Pay

$20 per hour

This rate of pay serves as a good faith estimate. Actual pay is based on a number of factors which may include a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and work location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation which may be applicable to this p