Driver, Nutrition

Home Delivered Meals Driver

Position is responsible for safely and courteously providing Home Delivered Meals (HDM) to our clients. Transport home delivered meals to and from the Center, keeping daily mileage records, maintenance of van including cleaning and reporting any mechanical problems. HDM driver follows all safety rules and emergency procedures and reports any problems directly to Supervisor; notifies AllThrive 365 Fleet Manager of any mechanical or vehicle problems that need to be addressed.

This position has no direct reports.

Essential Functions: - % of Time

Provides transportation of home delivered meals using an AllThrive 365 Programs vehicle

Delivers meals to clients in a safe and pleasant manner

Records daily deliveries on appropriate forms in accordance with current Area Agency on Aging, Region One, Inc., policies

Makes sure all delivery and maintenance forms are completed weekly

Maintains route maps, placing them in a permanent binder which shall be kept in the van

Keeps regular schedule for consistent delivery times for clients

Checks with Supervisor daily for updates on status of clients

Assists kitchen in cleaning, taking out trash and other duties as needed - 95%

MiscellaneousOther duties as assigned - 5%

Requirements

Education/Experience/Credentials/Knowledge/Understanding

Knowledge of the needs and problems of the senior community.

Must be able to enter and exit vehicle multiple times per day to deliver lunches to HDM clients.

Must be able to lift 25 pounds and perform work that requires lifting, bending and stooping.

Must not have any restrictions for physical work for which reasonable accommodation cannot be made.

Possess a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by AllThrive 365 and good driving record

Possess CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of position entry

Possess Valid Food Handlers Card or ability to obtain within 60 days of position entry

Clear fingerprint background screening through the Department of Public Safety and comprehensive background clearance to include a physical, drug screen and other

Must be at least 18 years of age

Preferred:

Extensive experience working with seniors

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills and demeanor with the ability to build rapport and garner trust with others

Strong organizational, planning and time management skills

Abilities

Able to comprehend, retain, and follow regulations and policies set forth by Area of Aging Agency

Willingness and ability to embody AllThrive 365's core values:

o COMPASSION

o GROWTH

o RESILIENCE

o OPENNESS

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Must be able to lift 25 pounds and perform work that requires lifting, bending and stooping.

Works in a safe and comfortable environment that is well lit and climate controlled.

Requires driving for three-hour period.

Foundation for Senior Living