Per Diem Home Meal Driver — Deliver Care to Seniors

Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles (JFSLA) is seeking a Per Diem/As Needed Home Delivery Meal Driver to deliver meals to home-bound seniors in the Los Angeles area and to act as a liaison with the Home Delivered Meal program. The role requires a valid California driver’s license, a good driving record, and the ability to lift 25 lb.

A background check and drug screen are required. Fluency in Russian, Spanish, or Farsi is a plus.

Qualifications

• Valid and unrestricted California driver’s license and good driving record.
• Reliable, mature adult who relates well to older people.
• Ability to handle emergency situations.
• Basic knowledge of social, economic and psychological problems of home-bound elderly.
• Licensed driver with proof of auto liability insurance.
• Familiar with using maps.
• Able to lift 25 lb without assistance.
• Experience with basic data entry preferred.
• Ability to speak Russian, Spanish or Farsi is a plus.
• Culturally sensitive and able to work with a multicultural client population.
• Able to work as part of a team and maintain professional boundaries.
• Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan) and drug test prior to starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals daily to home-bound elderly.
• Serve as a link between frail, isolated participants and the Home Delivered Meal Coordinator.
• Assess physical and emotional condition of participants.
• Report health and behavioral changes to HDM Coordinator.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations.
• Maintain records of all participants on route.
• Maintain delivery van in good driving and sanitary condition.
• Collect meal contributions.
• Track and record food temperature on daily log.
• Other related duties as assigned

Skills

Valid California driver’s license

Good driving record

Relate well to older people

Emergency response

Basic data entry

Maps navigation

Lift 25 lb

Russian/Spanish/Farsi (plus)

Multicultural sensitivity

Team player

Criminal background check & drug test

Job description

Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles (JFSLA) is seeking a Per Diem/As Needed Home Delivery Meal Driver to deliver meals to home-bound seniors in the Los Angeles area and to act as a liaison with the Home Delivered Meal program. The role requires a valid California driver’s license, a good driving record, and the ability to lift 25 lb.

A background check and drug screen are required. Fluency in Russian, Spanish, or Farsi is a plus.