Senior Meal Transporter & Kitchen Assistant

Santa Fe County NM; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life and AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

EAP Gym Membership

Job summary

Santa Fe County is seeking a Driver to transport home-delivered meals to seniors across Santa Fe County in county vehicles. The role includes assisting in meal packaging with the kitchen team and helping clients from their homes into vehicles, including aiding with oxygen and groceries.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, driving experience, and complete defensive driving, CPR/First Aid, lifting procedures, and a food handler certification within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in driving/transportation preferred.
• Must complete Defensive Driving training and CPR/First Aid within three months of hire.
• Must obtain Food Handler’s certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Transports home delivered meals to client residences.
• Provides transportation to senior citizens for appointments, activities, and vacations; assists clients from their homes into vehicles.
• Maintains vehicle in a safe and clean condition; fuels, washes, inspects and reports issues.
• Assists in cleaning in kitchen and dining areas and in packaging meals and snacks.
• Conducts basic welfare checks of clients and informs staff of concerns.

Skills

Operating passenger vehicles

Vehicle maintenance basics

Defensive driving

Spanish language knowledge

Safety and ethics in care

Education

High school diploma, GED or NCRC

Job description

Santa Fe County is seeking a Driver to transport home-delivered meals to seniors across Santa Fe County in county vehicles. The role includes assisting in meal packaging with the kitchen team and helping clients from their homes into vehicles, including aiding with oxygen and groceries.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, driving experience, and complete defensive driving, CPR/First Aid, lifting procedures, and a food handler certification within specified timeframes.