MOW Driver

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Director of Nutrition Services, the Meals on Wheels Driver is responsible for ensuring that nutritious meals are timely delivered to consumers and building relationships with elder and adult disabled consumers to ensure they are well and safe. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report to the Dining Coordinator by 11:00 a.m. at the nutrition meal site located at Arlington Center.  Check with the Dining Coordinator to be sure you have the correct number of meals (entrée and cold pack) and verify the route since there may have been changes since last delivery.
• Deliver meals to Minuteman home-bound consumers Monday through Friday between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.  Assist with setting up meals (opening carton's, cutting meat, etc., as needed). Make sure that temperatures of food are maintained.  Return delivery equipment to the nutrition site, clean out bags and wipe down if any spillage.  Inform the Dining Coordinator that you have returned and report on any consumer concerns.
• Distribute menus to consumers monthly.  Deliver special notices when needed.

SCHEDULE:
Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (10 hours per week).  Paid holidays.

• Reimbursement for work-related mileage.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

On any given day while driving for Meals on Wheels is exposed to changing weather and seasonal conditions. This role regularly requires the use of telephone and other standard office equipment. Must be able to walk up and down stairs. Must be able lift and carry up 20 – 25 lbs.

PHI and PII:

• This role has access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and therefore the employee must adhere to Minuteman’s confidentiality policy and HIPAA regulations.
• This role has access to Personal Identifiable Information (PII) and therefore the employee must adhere to Minuteman’s confidentiality policy and MA Executive Order 504.
• This role has access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personal Identifiable Information (PII) and therefore the employee must adhere to Minuteman’s confidentiality policy, HIPAA regulations, and MA Executive Order 504.

QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Current driver's license, reliable car, and private automobile insurance coverage.
• Ability to lift bags/coolers weighing a maximum of 35 lbs.
• Must be able to use a smart phone for advanced delivery system with a formalized safety check. Phone and training is provided.
• Must be sensitive to the needs of older and disabled adults.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided.