Transportation Driver - FT

Meals on Wheels (MOW) provides nutritious meals delivered to the homes and congregate sites of seniors in the Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Greater Dayton community. The MOW program supports independence while promoting the social, physical, and emotional well-being of seniors. The Meals on Wheels Transportation Driver is a full-time, Monday - Friday days only position in which the Transportation Driver will transport Seniors to destinations in the Greater Cincinnati area. Medical, dental and vision benefits available day one. Ten paid holidays per year and paid time off accrual starts day one. No CDL required. Starting rate is $17 per hour.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Transport local Seniors to and from multiple destinations in the Greater Cincinnati area.

TYPICAL WORK CONDITIONS: Work is performed via a shuttle bus and will require pick-ups and drop-offs of Seniors at the designated destination.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Establish supportive, caring relationships with each client served.
• Through the supportive relationship and careful observation, become aware of additional needs of clients and/or others clients and report the observations to management.
• Keep vehicle free from clutter and hazards.
• Maintain all regulatory requirements as specified by funders and contracts.
• Follow dispatched route and complete a daily log of activities.
• Perform daily inspection of agency vehicle and report vehicle safety concerns that need to be corrected immediately.
• Attend approved educational and training events, including facility in-service training.
• Provide services in a safe and compliant manner.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all client care information.
• Report any suspicion of elder abuse.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to read and interpret maps and schedules, follow simple instructions and use mobile application (ServTracker) for tracking purposes.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with clients, family members, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Ability to maintain composure and compassion when working with clients, family members and caregivers who may be under stress or upset.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check, drug/alcohol screen and physical.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Have the ability to judge distances, read signs from a distance and have the ability to work in dim or an unlit environment.
• Have the ability to be aware of surrounding environment.
• Have the ability to hear and follow instructions.
• Have the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be in general good health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Have the ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Have the ability to lift in excess of fifty (50) pounds.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, move intermittently and drive for extended periods of time during working hours.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs.