Certified Residential Medication Aide/Personal Support Specialist (CRMA/PSS)

Avesta Housing; Maine; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) / Personal Support Specialist (PSS) to join their dedicated team at a nonprofit senior community. This role offers flexible schedules, opportunities for growth, and a supportive work culture focused on providing high-quality care. Ideal candidates will possess a caring attitude, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to treating residents with dignity. Join a workplace recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine and make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

Benefits

Employer-paid health and dental plans

401(k) retirement savings plan

Flexible spending and dependent care accounts

Free mental wellness services

Paid parental leave

Generous earned time

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in senior assisted/independent living or personal care preferred.
• Valid CRMA Certification and ability to maintain certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide sincere and thoughtful care to residents.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal care standards.

Skills

Excellent judgment

Caring attitude

Detail oriented

Good communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Team-player attitude

Education

40 hour CRMA Certification

Job description

Description

Avesta Housing is seeking a Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)/Personal Support Specialist (PSS) to work at our assisted living facility, 75 State Street. We offer flexible work schedules, opportunities for growth, autonomy, and the ear of our leadership team. Our team is dedicated to supporting one another and providing our residents with sincere and thoughtful care.

About 75 Street

Located in the historic West End neighborhood of Portland, Maine, 75 State Street is a nonprofit senior community offering a continuum of care that includes Independent Living and Assisted Living. Our mission is to promote the independence, dignity, and individuality of older people of all financial abilities by offering supportive programs and services in an urban, residential setting. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of assisted living services in a nurturing home designed to enhance the quality of life, respect personal dignity, and to provide “peace of mind” to each resident as well as to their respective family.

Our employees selected 75 State Street and Avesta Housing as a 2024 Best Places to Work in Maine because of our opportunities for career advancement, friendly workplace culture, impressive benefits and compensation, responsive managers, and company values!

What it's Like to Work Here

Our team members have positive attitudes, are creative problem solvers, and share a dedication to providing our residents with sincere and thoughtful care. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others, strengthening our community, and ensuring compliance with state and federal standard of care requirements gives us purpose and inspires our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities for growth have resulted in Avesta's 75 State Street location being a popular place to work.

What We're Looking For

The person who is ready for this opportunity will meet the following requirements:

• Excellent judgment
• Caring attitude
• Detail oriented
• Good communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with others and portray a positive, team-player attitude

Requirements

• Experience working in a senior assisted/independent living residence or in a personal care environment preferred.
• Experience working as a caregiver preferred.
• Valid 40 hour CRMA Certification and ability to maintain certification.
• Good written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate effectively to residents, family, staff, and outside facilities and vendors.
• Ability to meet facility and state immunization requirements.
• Commitment to quality services and treating residents with dignity and respect.
• Must be at least 18 years or older.

Click HERE to view the full job description for the CRMA/PSS position. Please note that this position also requires some caregiving responsibilities.

We are hiring for Full-time and Part-time staff for our evening shift (2:30pm - 11:00pm).

These are non-exempt/hourly positions. The starting pay range is $20.00 - $23.00 per hour with our evening shift differentials.

Benefits

We have excellent employee benefits, including:

• Employer-paid health and dental plans for employees
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vested match of up to 6%
• Employer-paid basic life, long-term and short-term disability
• Free mental wellness services for benefits-eligible employees
• 7 paid holidays
• Up to 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Generous earned time, starting with 19 days in first year of employment
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Ready to Apply?

If this job sounds like a fit for you, please click through to our Employment Application and apply today!