Part-time Driver - Wantagh Senior Center

divh2Catholic Charities Of Long Island Driver/h2pCatholic 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./ppCCLI 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./ppResponsibilities:/pulliDrive 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./liliAbility to assist frail or handicapped individuals by lifting or pushing wheelchairs./liliMaintain accurate paperwork including log sheets of daily pick-ups, mileage, number of trips, fuel and oil receipts, money received./liliAssist 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./liliAssist center staff in setting up for and participating in recreational and/or social events as needed./liliPick up and/or deliver various materials and supplies which may include trips to food stores, pharmacies, Hicksville Administrative office, etc./li/ulpQualifications:/pulliHS Diploma/GED./liliAt least 2 years driving experience including knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance./liliValid NYS Drivers license./liliEnglish language capability./liliA sincere desire to provide compassionate service to seniors./liliAbility to lift/push to assist wheelchair-bound clients in boarding AND exiting bus./liliAbility to assist frail clients in boarding and exiting bus./liliWillingness to perform unrelated tasks at the center as needed./li/ulpSchedule:/ppPart-time: 12 hours per week./ppRate of Pay: $20 per hour/ppThis rate of pay serves as a good faith estimate. Actual pay is based on a number of factors which may include a candidates 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 position./p/div