Transporter – Senior Nutrition Government Job Dept-Social Services Full Time

This is an Extra Help position; therefore, it does not qualify for benefits.

Essential functions of this position requires frequent bending, twisting and getting in and out of transport van to deliver meals. Lifting requirement of up to 50 pounds frequently.

Follows a daily assigned route. | Picks up designated clients at their homes and transports them to their destination. | Delivers meals to homebound clients. | Carries a secured money box, receives donations from homebound clients and congregate sites and turns it in to the Community Services Supervisor on a daily basis. | Gives assistance when needed to clients boarding or leaving vehicles, to include but not limited to: loading assistive walking devices, oxygen, holding umbrellas, fastening and unfastening seat belts and verbal prompts and encouragement. | Performs “health and welfare” checks at clients’ residences, provides emergency assistance as needed. | Maintains detailed records of vehicle service checks and mechanical repairs of vehicles. | Keeps vehicles clean, checks oil, fuel and tires daily. Informs Community Services Supervisor of any client health changes or unsafe home conditions. | Maintains accurate records of daily activities. | Periodically checks temperature of last meal served of the day for home delivery, for proper temperature and food safety. | Analyzes seniors at home, refers to services if needed. | Performs other related duties as assigned.

ABILITY TO:
Safely operate vehicles in accordance with all traffic laws | Load and unload a delivery vehicle, ensuring all items and supplies are properly secured | Perform routine maintenance on vehicles | Maintain bookkeeping and inventory records | Work independently and as a team member | Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing | Transport clients with medical assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers | Communicate effectively with elderly and/or ill clients who may also have difficulty hearing |  Assess basic wellbeing of clients | Make decision to call for assistance from coordinator | Emergency medical assistance if client is in need

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Requires the ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include sitting, standing and walking for extended periods; stoops, kneels, crouches, and reaches to pick up and move objects; lifting/transporting clients; normal manual dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body in the operation of a variety of tools and equipment including delivery vehicles. Requires the ability to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception for making observations and communicating with others. This position may require stamina for long distance or all-day driving of vehicle. Employees must be able to support the weight of clients for brief periods of time, which requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull, more than 75 pounds occasionally and frequently 50 pounds or more, as necessary to perform job functions, with assistance when available.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS
 The employee will be exposed to uncomfortable working conditions including exposure to ill clients , loud noise, air contaminants, fumes/dust, harsh cleaning agents, and other skin irritants and equipment hazards. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and occasionally will be exposed to wet/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office and moderately loud in kitchen and other client areas. Regular contact with staff, senior citizens, clients, students, and the general public.

For questions about this recruitment contact:
Shannon Anthony
530-528-4060 | [email protected]