Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It's about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We're with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life's chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.Neighborhood Healthcare PACE is a managed medical plan built around surrounding participants with a team of physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists and care coordinators to help them maintain good health and a good quality of life. Our goal is to keep our seniors happy and healthy at home surrounded by their family and community.As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 100,000 people annually. With two PACE centers located in Riverside County, our PACE program is positioned to serve over 650 senior participants.The Food Transportation Driver is primarily responsible for providing safe transport and delivering prepared food for the program participants, from the Riverside PACE center to the Murrieta PACE site.Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 6:45 am-3:15 pm (30 minute lunch).Responsibilities
- Transport food from one site to the other in a timely and competent manner
- Operates equipment safely and in compliance with vehicle licensing regulations
- Follows established schedules and makes necessary adjustments to meet unanticipated changes; determines the safest and most efficient delivery routes
- Inspects and loads food carts in a safe and efficient manner, secures them properly for safe transport and delivery
- Inspects and ensures vehicle is maintained to a clean and safe condition and gas tank filled daily; notifies appropriate supervisor of maintenance or repairs needed
- Maintains standard records, (e.g., logs of deliveries and miles driven, service records, gasoline purchases)
- Follows all safety guidelines and standards; attends safety in-services and offer guidance or assistance to staff working in an unsafe manner
- Reports accidents and incidents to supervisor immediately
- Delivers medications and other supplies to participants, when time permits
- Follows proper infection control procedures and maintain supply of emergency clean up kits
QualificationsEducation/Experience
- High school diploma/GED preferred
- Valid CA Class C driver's license required
- Working with elderly preferred
- Clean driving record (free from major infractions including, but not limited to, DUI, negligent, reckless, or excessive minor infractions and convictions) required
- Successful completion of defensive driving
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association certification required prior to hire
Additional Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
- Demonstrated ability to safely operate a lift ramp in van or vehicle.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent planning and organizational ability
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
- Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift or push 40 lbs.
- Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
COMPLIANCE (Safety & HIPAA)
- Follow all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare's Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately
- Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices
- Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions
- Use appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment
- Be familiar with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits
- Follow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols
Maintain privacy of all participants, employee and volunteer information and access suchNeighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes: Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!Pay range: $22.88 to $30.19 per hour, depending on experience and additional qualifications.Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.