Job Title: Meals on Wheels Assistant
Reports to: Lorri Pool, Nutrition & Facilities Director
Employment Status: Full-time, M-F, 40 hrs./week
Schedule: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Location: Avenue D
Starting wage: $17.50 – $18.50 (dependent upon experience)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Meals on Wheels Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing effective services and lead collaborative efforts to ensure seniors in our community remain independent with the highest possible quality of life. Under general direction, this role performs foodservice duties for the Billings Meals on Wheels (MOW) program.
Responsibilities and Duties Include:
- Will learn Meal Service Computer Program and do clerical duties as assigned.
- Assists with the setup of MOW steamtable as needed.
- Sends out birthday cards monthly to MOW participants.
- Will follow acceptable procedures of proper food storage and handling, and document food temperatures during every meal service.
- Assist with special cleaning projects as needed.
- Order and manage milk supply. Order in advance for special dinners.
- Record daily freezer/refrigerator temperatures.
- Print / post / turn in checklist sheets.
- Other duties as assigned
- Maintains confidentiality of participant information.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Experience in food service
- Working with the elderly preferred
- Computer skills are essential
- Must be able to multitask between kitchen responsibilities and Meals on Wheels responsibilities
- Must have a valid Montana driver’s license, car, and insurance
- Must clear a national background check.
For any questions about this position, please reach out to Lorri Pool at x230 or Kristen/HR at x201.
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 – $16.25 per hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Education: High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience: School bus driving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification: Driver’s License (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Job Summary:
The Adult Resource Alliance, in partnership with the City of Laurel, provides door-to-door transportation for all Laurel residents living within one mile of the Laurel City limits. A 12-passenger lift-equipped bus provides the transit services within Laurel Monday – Friday, and to/from Billings every Tuesday. This Substitute Bus Driver position would fill-in for the Laurel Bus Driver as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Laurel Bus Driver
1. Provides transportation services during regularly scheduled hours to/from Billings, or within the Laurel community, to senior individuals following established policies and procedures by Adult Resource Alliance.
2. Communicates with City of Laurel Dispatcher on pickup, transfer, and drop off of passengers.
3. Provides boarding and deboarding assistance including wheelchair passengers, passengers using walkers, and other mobility assisting devices; takes appropriate measures to assure secure and safe transport of passengers.
4. Accepts and processes donations according to Adult Resource Alliance’s Transportation Program, City of Laurel policies, and money handling procedures.
5. Completes daily vehicle inspection to include bus service logs: checking tires, oil, other lubricants, water levels, lights, fuel, and washing and keeping the vehicle clean and orderly inside and out. Report all routine and non-routine maintenance and mechanical issues to supervisor.
6. Abides by all local, state, and federal traffic laws, as well as City of Laurel and Adult Resource Alliance’s policies and procedures. Operates the vehicle in a safe manner and demonstrates extra care and caution while driving during inclement weather conditions.
7. Implements emergency plan in the event of an emergent situation.
8. Completes daily log of activities, passenger count, and passenger incidents.
9. Attends and participates in scheduled staff meetings, and other meetings relating to transportation, as requested.
10. Maintains confidentiality of passenger information.
11. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or the equivalent
- A valid, unrestricted Montana driver’s license and clean driving record required
- First aid and CPR Certification required (or the ability to obtain certification)
- Experience in dealing with the public, preferably senior citizens
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Previous minivan experience desirable
- Must pass a national background check
- Comfortable driving assigned van/bus
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
- Considerable sitting, reaching, use of arms and hands
- Frequent rotation of neck
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, and stooping
- Occasional lifting, pushing, and adjusting mobility devices using proper safety equipment; occasional carrying of items up to 20 lbs.
- Occasional exposure to extreme cold and hot due to weather conditions
- Good distance, peripheral and close vision
- Ability to listen and speak clearly
