MEALS ON WHEELS AIDE

The purpose of this position is to prepare, package, and deliver meals to program participants.  

• Prepares and packages meals; places hot food items into individual service trays; secures lids to serving trays manually or with a crimping machine; counts, sorts, and packs hot meals and cold food items into cooler for each delivery route; and loads coolers into vehicle for delivery. 
• Delivers meals; reviews delivery sheet; determines and drives route; delivers coolers and meals to designated locations and individuals; ensures meals and cold food items remain at temperatures in compliance with food safety standards; accounts for meals delivered and not delivered in accordance with program guidelines; advises appropriate staff of undelivered meals or concerns regarding client well-being; and maintains daily records. 
• Maintains food storage and preparation areas and related equipment; cleans and stores coolers; organizes, cleans, and maintains the food storage and preparation surfaces and areas; and ensures activities comply with food safety and program rules, regulations, and standards.  
• Operates and maintains County delivery vehicle; cleans, fuels, and schedules preventative maintenance and repairs for assigned vehicle; and prepares and maintains fueling and mileage records of vehicles as required. 
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes, and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards, or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records. 
• Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions. 
• Communicates with supervisor, other County employees, clients, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience:

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Must possess and maintain basic first aid and CPR certifications.  

Special Requirements: 

None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of local government operations, food services related programs, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Skill in the use of equipment and applications related to the essential functions of the job. 
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes. 
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to operate a copying machine. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and may require standing for extended periods of time. Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, or traffic hazards.

Henry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described in this job description.  Henry County encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.  Henry County will comply with all applicable federal regulations and Henry County's insurance requirements governing workplace anti-drug and alcohol programs. Henry County employees shall be subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.