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Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest is a non-profit organization with Corporate Offices in Phoenix and Tucson and additional offices throughout Arizona.
Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest administers programs and services to help build collaborative Community Partnerships and strengthen individuals, families, and communities.
Working for our organization is a positive, challenging and rewarding experience with opportunities for personal and professional development.
Exempt: | Non-Exempt | Salary Level: | $17.00 per hour |
Reports to: | Program Manager | Department: | Meals on Wheels |
Location: | Tucson | Date: | March 2023 |
General Description: In concert with the Service Coordinator, the Van Driver provides safe delivery of meals according to the assigned delivery route. In addition, the Van Driver, upon delivery of each meal, does a basic functional assessment of the meal recipient.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Weight | Description |
30 | Pick up, load and delivery prepared chilled and frozen meals to homebound seniors in need of meal delivery services. All meals must be given to the recipient or an authorized individual. At no time, should meals be left unattended. |
30 | Ensure the safety of food at all times during the delivery route and of all food that is returned as undeliverable. |
15 | Upon meal delivery perform a basic functional assessment on recipient to ensure maintenance of independent living capacity. |
5 |
Knowledge of community streets and route. |
5 | Respond in a calm, respectful and professional manner to recipients and to any unusual incidents which may occur. |
2.5 | Submit complete, accurate and on-time record keeping data including all required supporting documentation. |
2.5 | Immediately notify supervisor of changes in client's emotional, mental and physical condition. Follow reporting protocol. |
2.5 | Maintain current status/renewal of professional credentials including continuing education in service sessions specific to diseases of aging and appropriate ways to interact with clients. |
2.5 | Respect and maintain the confidentiality of each client at all times. |
2.5 | Follow internal protocol immediately with regard to safety, health, and environment of the client and employee workspace and workplace equipment. |
2.5 | Perform other related duties as assigned. |
Qualifications Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Good interpersonal skills. A minimum of six months experience working with elderly clients is desired. Must have current certification in First aid and CPR. Must have completed the Food Handlers Certification course.
Language Skills
Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. Ability to listen and perceive needs, working with people from diverse backgrounds non-judgmentally.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, evaluate information, draw conclusions, and take appropriate action based on this information. Ability and confidence to make decisions when appropriate and when to solicit guidance from the Service Coordinator.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.