Transportation Driver Delivered

Job Category
: CJE Home Delivered Meals

Requisition Number
: TRANS
005420

• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $23 USD per hour

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Deerfield, IL 60015, USA

• Travel Required :
  Yes

$23.00 per hour

Full-time; hourly, non-exempt

Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 2:00 pm

Weinberg Community for Senior Living, Deerfield, IL

100% on-site

Regular local travel in the city and neighboring suburbs to deliver meals, driving CJE vehicles

Membership required: dues-paying membership in Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 73 is a condition of employment

CJE Senior Life is a leading provider of services for older adults, dedicated to enhancing quality of life through compassionate care, innovation, and community engagement. Guided by our mission to support older adults in living with dignity, purpose, and connection, we provide a comprehensive range of programs and services that meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve.

• Delivers both fresh/hot and frozen meals to homebound clients as deployed by the Senior Manager of Home Delivered Meals.
• Protects and respects the privacy and respect of all CJE clients, to the extent required by HIPAA.
• Monitors clients at delivery, noticing any negative/concerning changes/issues and reports them to the office immediately.
• Follows procedures set by the Home Delivered Meals Department, in loading, delivering, and handling of food and food materials.
• Verifies that all food is at the appropriate temperature.
• Travels locally (both city and neighboring suburbs) under varied environmental conditions (such as daylight/evening hours, wet/slippery/iced streets, windy) at all times.
• Properly and safely operates all vehicle equipment including, but not limited to, the fire extinguisher, cell phone, and emergency equipment.
• Picks up and delivers interoffice and other mail, packages, office supplies, and other items as assigned or requested.
• Lifts and transports box(es) and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Consistently and effectively performs multiple tasks simultaneously, at or above minimum acceptable performance standards, under stressful situations.
• Communicates with, understands, and responds to the client population.
• Must be conversant and aware of the special needs of the client in order to ensure that clients feel safe, secure, and comfortable and are treated with consideration, warmth, and personal attention.
• Accurately maintains records, such as the Daily Vehicle Inspection Logs, incident/accident reports, and HDM worksheets.
• Informs the office staff in a timely manner of any relevant information relating to clients.
• Maintains vehicles and hot/cold food sections in clean, orderly condition and reports to the person any change in vehicle status and/or need for mechanical repair.
• Transports and stores inventory, as assigned.

• At least a high school diploma or GED.
• 21 years of age or older.
• A valid State of Illinois driver’s license.
• Must meet the requirements of the Agency’s Driver Evaluation Policy as certified by the Secretary of State’s Office.
• Must maintain appropriate driving record during employment as defined by the Agency’s Driver Evaluation Policy.
• Must meet approval requirements of agency responsible for insuring CJE vehicles.
• Pursuant to state requirement, may be required to furnish a record of a physical examination within 6 months prior to assignment on the job with recertification if a communicable disease has been contracted after the initial examination.
• Must comply with CJE policies, rules, and procedures pursuant to The Omnibus…