Personal Support Specialist

Personal Support Specialists (PSS) provide hands-onassistance with daily living for older adults with functional limitations andpeople with disabilities. PSSs provide services related to a member's physicalrequirements for assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) andInstrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs). A PSS provides these servicesaccording to an authorized plan of care, which can be different depending onwhere and who they are working with.

The PSS (Personal Support Specialist) is responsible forproviding excellent, resident-centered, personal care. This care includesassistance with showering/bathing, dressing, toileting and mobility. Inaddition, the PSS will help with meal service, laundry, housekeeping and othertasks as assigned. The successful candidate is a compassionate, patientcaregiver with high energy and a strong desire to make a positive difference inthe lives of our residents.

As a PSS, you will help create a caring environment as partof a clinical team, focusing on providing personal support to your Residents inan Assisted Living environment. Getting to know your Residents is one of themost rewarding parts of this job!

PSS MinimumQualifications

• High school diploma
• Personal Support Specialist Certification OR notyet a PSS, we will train you!
• Grow your career: We providing training tobecome a Certified Residential Medication Aide - which allows you to receive animmediate pay increase!
• Experience with or desire to spend your work daycaring for people, especially those who are older and/or chronically ill
• Focus on a high-level of customer service
• Ability to work with independence, flexibility,good judgment, verbal communication, creating a safe environment, positivecustomer relationships

All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellentreferences and passing the Maine State Background Check.