Temporary Healthcare Jobs in Bothell, WA (NOW HIRING)

Lifelong is a community health organization on a mission to make health and food accessible. We remove barriers to health with relentless compassion so that no one faces illness and injustice alone.

We lead with heart. Our respect for people drives our mission. For 40 years, Lifelong has fought health inequities so that everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Our comprehensive services include food and nutrition, healthcare navigation, aging and disability support, and connection to housing and other vital resources.

Position Overview:

Chicken Soup Brigade (CSB) is Lifelong’s food and nutrition program, providing medically tailored meals, culturally relevant groceries, and nutritional counseling & education to community members facing illness and injustice. The Temporary Delivery Driver plays a key role in ensuring clients receive their groceries and medically tailored meals safely, reliably, and with dignity. 

This temporary, full-time, non-exempt, non-union role is expected to last through 12/31/2026 and is based in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle with onsite presence required 08:30AM – 5PM Monday – Friday.

Essential Duties

Distribution

• Operate agency vehicles to deliver groceries and medically tailored meals to clients throughout the Puget Sound region, which may include other unique stops across multiple counties.
• Provide respectful, compassionate customer service during deliveries to clients who may be experiencing health challenges or other barriers.
• Load, transport, and deliver items safely and to prevent damage and spoilage.
• Plan and navigate efficient delivery routes using GPS and routing tools, accounting for traffic, construction, and client scheduling needs.
• Follow all traffic laws, posted signs, and safety protocols.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and always ensure safe operating conditions.
• Lifelong’s Food and Nutrition department is a dynamic and growing program, requiring adaptability, flexibility and prioritizing of time and resources for meeting daily deliverables.

Warehouse

• Repack bulk shelf-stable food items for distribution. 
• Assemble grocery bags with fresh produce and perishable goods. 
• Prepare frozen meals for delivery.
• Receive deliveries of inbound freight and store them while maintaining food safety guidelines.
• Support general warehouse operations and complete additional tasks as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Comfort in working with individuals along the entire continuum of diversity, including but not limited to varying abilities, races, classes, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
• Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail.
• Proven excellent time management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both verbal and written form.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments and shifting priorities.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License with an excellent record.
• Preferred: Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
• Preferred: demonstrated competence, as evidenced through previous experience, working with clients with psychiatric disabilities, chemical dependency and/or life-challenging illness.

Benefits:

• 401(k) match
• Accrued sick & safe leave

Work Environment:

• All positions that involve in person work with clients are required to undergo a TB test within 30 days of starting employment and annually, or as required by program.
• Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background check. Some programs may require additional background checks or frequency.
• Depending on organizational needs, work may be performed in office, kitchen, or warehouse settings and may at times involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions or loud noises.
• This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, navigation of stairs, and reaching. Employees must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds to move supplies or equipment. Depending on organizational needs, work may be performed in office, kitchen, or warehouse settings and may at times involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions or loud noises.

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About Lifelong:

Lifelong is a community health organization committed to removing barriers to health with relentless compassion so that no one faces illness and injustice alone.

We lead with heart. Our respect for people drives our mission. For 40 years, Lifelong has fought health inequities so that everyone can have the opportunity to thrive. Our comprehensive services include food and nutrition, healthcare navigation, aging and disability support, and connection to housing and other vital resources.

We are looking for passionate, dedicated people to join our talented team and make real, meaningful changes in the daily lives of those living with chronic and life-threatening illnesses in their community. Lifelong offers exceptional benefits, including paid time off, medical and dental coverage in addition to a balanced work-life integration.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Lifelong, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

EEO Statement:

Lifelong is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of what we do.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and as such, we do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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DISCLAIMER: INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are an integral part of a compensation system, effective performance review system, related promotion, transfer, layoff, etc. decisions. 

All descriptions have been reviewed to illustrate the job functions and basic duties, in addition to peripheral tasks or that could generally be considered as other duties as assigned.

In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities and requirements be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Requirements, skills and abilities included have been determined to illustrate the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions.