Senior Meal Delivery Driver – Community Impact

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc. seeks a dependable driver to deliver meals and holiday packages to frail, homebound elderly clients across Queens and other boroughs. The role involves loading, routes, and face-to-face delivery.

You will keep mileage records, alert the program office about issues, and maintain the agency vehicle and radio. A NYS Driver’s License and ability to travel between locations are required; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License (Class D) required.
• Abstract of driving record must be presented annually.
• Ability to drive for long periods and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pick up food cooler/bags and deliver meals to predetermined route of homebound clients.
• Deliver the meal in person face to face and remind clients to refrigerate the meals if not consumed immediately.
• Contact program office immediately when a client does not answer the door and follow instructions given accordingly.
• Report to program office any observable problems or changes regarding the client and/or any significant information pertaining to the client.
• Keep daily gasoline and mileage records.
• Pick up and return vehicle to parking place daily.
• Operate and maintain a 2-way radio in the agency vehicle.

Skills

Driving

Bilingual

Defensive driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

2-way radio

Vehicle

Job description

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc. seeks a dependable driver to deliver meals and holiday packages to frail, homebound elderly clients across Queens and other boroughs. The role involves loading, routes, and face-to-face delivery.

You will keep mileage records, alert the program office about issues, and maintain the agency vehicle and radio. A NYS Driver’s License and ability to travel between locations are required; bilingual skills are a plus.