Meals on Wheels Driver - Part Time

Description

About Community Action Partnership Belknap-Merrimack Counties (CAPBM):

The Community Action Partnership Belknap-Merrimack Counties (CAPBM) is a cornerstone of community development and support, dedicated to fostering independence and resilience in families and individuals. Our programs serve as vital resources to empower families, prepare children for future success, and enrich the lives of those in our community.

What It’s Like to Work Here:

Working at CAPBM means being part of a team passionate about making a difference. Our supportive, inclusive environment encourages professional growth and personal fulfillment. Employees are empowered to contribute their ideas and expertise to strengthen our programs and enhance the lives of the individuals and families we serve. We value dedication, adaptability, and a shared commitment to community well-being. Every day offers the chance to contribute to impactful solutions and work alongside like-minded professionals who care deeply about their community.

A Day in the Life as a Meals on Wheels Driver:

As a Meals on Wheels Driver you’ll deliver daily meals and wellness checks to the homes of senior citizens and eligible adults in a friendly and timely manner. Your day will involve:

• Picking up meals from the program site and if requested, assisting in meal packing.
• Delivering meals courteously and in a timely manner.
• Reporting safety, environmental or social service needs of the participants to supervisor while completing accurate timesheets and odometer sheets.
• Cleaning and maintaining food delivery equipment as required and keeping a sanitary environment in vehicle.
• Maintaining accurate route slips and communicating all changes to supervisor, verbally and in writing.
• Distributing and collecting donation envelopes for the program weekly, unless otherwise directed.
• Accurately maintaining up-to-date meal counts.
• Adheres to all policies and protocols outlined in the Meals on Wheels Handbook and trainings, especially as they apply to personal safety and body mechanics, client safety, and food safety.

Your role will directly contribute to a positive participant experience, providing them with the resources they need to thrive.

Requirements

Qualifications to Be a Meals on Wheels Driver:

To excel in this role, you’ll need:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalency credential
• Experience: Maintaining professional boundaries with clients. Maintaining confidentiality of clients and coworkers and internal business information.
• Skills: Contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment; and attend team and staff meetings as scheduled. The ability to organize efficient route plans and work under time constraints of hot food delivery.
• Characteristics: Being punctual, dependable with courteous demeanor, and personable.
• Technical: Valid driver’s license and good driving record. Reliable sources of transportation to be used in fulfilling responsibilities of position. Maintaining minimal insurance coverage per CAPBM’s Personnel Policies & Procedures Handbook Insurance Requirements policy.
• Physical: Ability to physically lift coolers containing meals weighing up to 50 pounds, climb stairs and wash coolers.

Successful completion of criminal record and driving record checks required.

Ready to Apply?

If this job sounds like a fit for you, click to apply. We’d love to hear from you! Together, we can empower communities and enrich lives.

Community Action Partnership Belknap-Merrimack Counties is an Equal Opportunity Employer.