Part-time Driver - Senior Center
$41,600–$41,600 year
On-siteWest Hempstead, New York, United States
Job Summary
Drive senior citizens and volunteers to and from their homes or apartments to the senior community service center, ensuring safety procedures are followed. Assist frail or handicapped individuals by lifting or pushing wheelchairs, and help with food service duties including setting up dining tables, handling heavy pots, and distributing meals. Maintain accurate paperwork for daily pick-ups, mileage, fuel receipts, and money received. Pick up and deliver various materials and supplies to locations such as food stores, pharmacies, and the Hicksville Administrative office. Assist center staff in setting up for and participating in recreational and social events. Schedule is part-time at 14 hours per week, including Tuesdays, Fridays, and every fourth Monday from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Required Qualifications
- HS Diploma/GED
- At least 2 years' driving experience including knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance
- English language capability
- A sincere desire to provide compassionate service to seniors
- Ability to lift/push to assist wheelchair-bound clients in boarding AND exiting bus
- Ability to assist frail clients in boarding and exiting bus
- Willingness to perform unrelated tasks at the center as needed
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