Elder Nutrition Van Drive-Closes 6/17/2026 at United Indian Health Se

Smith River, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

27.2

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Delivery, Customer Service, Vehicle Maintenance, Communication, Route Planning, Cultural Humility, HIPAA Compliance, Data Collection, Documentation, Safety Protocols, Kitchen Preparation, Mandated Reporting

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Elder Nutrition Van Driver - Closes 6/17/2026 This rewarding position helps elders with maintaining their quality of life. SUMMARY: At United Indian Health Services, Inc. (UIHS), Elder Nutrition Delivery Drivers, within the Elder Nutrition section of the Tribal Public Health (TPH) Division, are dedicated to ensuring the safe and timely transportation of food within the service delivery area of the Elder Nutrition Program. This position requires a commitment to providing the best customer service, while having a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and a commitment to ensuring that meals are delivered accurately and in good condition. They ensure that all work assignments have been completed within the given timeframe and standards. Within this position, the planning and implementation of all work is guided by the cultural, traditional values and practices of American Indians and Alaska Natives of our Tribal Community. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Level I: * Food Delivery: Ensure food delivery in a timely, and cordial manner to build client loyalty and satisfaction. * Supplies and Information Delivery: Responsible for the delivery of supplies and outreach flyers as needed. * Adherence to Schedules: Deliver food within an optimal period, ensuring freshness of food and respect for client preferences. * Customer Service: Communicate clearly with clients and colleagues, demonstrating an eagerness to work through any issues or points of confusion. * Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with fellow Elder Nutrition Delivery Drivers, direct Supervisor, TPH colleagues, clinical staff, and clients to effectively serve customers and address any issues or delays. * Vehicle Maintenance: Perform daily vehicle inspections to ensure safety and report any maintenance needs promptly. Follow all policies and standard operating procedures in connection with operating General Services Administration (GSA) vehicles. Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of GSA vehicles. * Kitchen Tasks: Aid Elder Nutrition Supervisor and Assistant Cooks in covering the day-to-day high volume food production preparation, which includes food packaging and loading vehicles for daily route. * Safety and Compliance: Follow all safety protocols and traffic laws to ensure safety under all weather conditions. Adheres to accreditation, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), compliance standards/guidelines, and UIHS Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) when handling clients and/or client information. * Documentation: Accurately complete transportation logs, mileages records and other necessary paperwork daily, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. * Knowledge of Other Transportation Services: Familiarity of local transportation services available to clients, including but not limited to public transit systems, ride-sharing services, Tribal services, Partnership HealthPlan services, and cab services. * Mandated Reporting: Follow established protocols for mandatory reporting of child abuse/neglect and elder abuse. * Cultural Responsiveness: Willing to learn more about the American Indian culture and attend at least one (1) Cultural Presentation/Training per year. * Willing to work with American Indian/Alaska Native people and demonstrate cultural awareness and humility * Willing to deliver services in a culturally responsive manner. * Professional Workspace: Maintain a professionally organized and sanitary working environment (kitchen) by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards. * Other Duties: Other duties may be assigned. Level II: All duties of Elder Nutrition Delivery Driver I, plus: * Assist in Training: Work with the Elder Nutrition Supervisor in providing training and guidance to new Van Elder Nutrition Deliver Drivers as needed. * Policy and Standard Operating Procedure Development: Assist in the development of departmental policies, procedures, and quality improvement activities within the clinic as directed. * Kitchen Tasks: Demonstrate knowledge to perform some of the basic daily kitchen tasks independently. * Data Collection: Ability to effectively administer customer surveys and other basic data collection to meet grant requirements. Level III: All duties of Elder Nutrition Delivery Driver II, plus: * Collaboration and Partnership: Work with other departments within UIHS, and external organizations/programs Tribal and non-Tribal to coordinate transportation and address transportation-related needs. * Route Planning: Assist in the day-to-day operational needs including route planning for fellow Elder Nutrition Delivery Drivers. * Kitchen Tasks: Demonstrate knowledge to perform most of the basic daily kitchen tasks independently. * Strategic Planning: Assist the Transportation Department Supervisor with strategic planning and decision-making processes related to the elder nutrition program and overall TPH and organizational goals. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: * This job has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All individuals must demonstrate a commitment to the provision of culturally sensitive counseling services to American Indians. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Educational degrees must be from a US Department of Education accredited school Elder Nutrition Delivery Driver I: * High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Elder Nutrition Delivery Driver II: * Associate degree or two (2) years of related experience in the field or a combination of both. Elder Nutrition Delivery Driver III: * Associate degree and one (1) year of related experience in the field or three (3) years of related experience in the field or a combination.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe and timely delivery of meals and supplies to elders within the Tribal Community. Duties include vehicle inspections, basic kitchen assistance, and maintaining accurate transportation logs.