Meals on Wheels Drivers for Taunton Area

Bristol Elder Services, Inc., located in Fall River, MA, is a private, non-profit agency that supports the independence and dignity of older adults and persons with disabilities in the community.

Bristol Elder Services, Inc. is accepting applications for part-time drivers (10 hours per week) to deliver meals to elders’ homes on weekday mornings in the Taunton area. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, have good communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to lift 25 pounds. Valid driver’s license with excellent driving record and reliable transportation required. Eligible for paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, and may be eligible for an agency-funded retirement plan.

AA/EOE

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Position Summary: This position is responsible for assuring that consumers on assigned routes receive their meals in accordance with all established standards, protocols, and regulations.
Principal Accountabilities:
Assures that the number of meals picked up match the number needed for the day.
Picks up meals at designated site in the quantity needed at the time appointed.
Assures correct quantity of all components.
Communicates immediately with the nutrition office to resolve discrepancies.
Delivers shelf stable meal packs as instructed.
Maintains accurate route list.
Picks up route slip in office and destroys outdated lists as instructed.
Verifies additions, cancellations, and other changes on delivery list daily.
Transports food in accordance with state and local regulations.
Complies with sanitation and Nutrition Program requirements.
Handles meals properly to maintain required temperature of all components.
Keeps cold foods on ice or with ice packs. Keeps hot food separate from cold.
Monitors temperatures during the process as instructed.
Delivers meals in a timely manner.
Reports “no answers” or changes to the nutrition office as soon as possible.
Complies with the rule of not leaving a meal when the consumer is not home or does not answer the door.
Maintains clean and sanitary equipment.
Cleans and sanitizes equipment daily in accordance with established procedure.
Submits required paperwork to the nutrition office.
Attends required training sessions.
Reviews memoranda and other communications.
Complies with agency policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Special Skills/Knowledge: Capacity to read, write, and follow written and verbal directions. Attention to detail, ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced, high volume environment, good oral communication skills. Must be able to lift 25 pounds, climb stairs, and be mobile. Driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
This job description is intended to be general, will evolve over time, and is subject to periodic updating.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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