Compassionate Personal Support Specialist

Comfort Home Care, LLC; Maine; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Comfort Home Care, LLC in Maine is seeking a dedicated Personal Support Specialist to provide compassionate, client-centered care to individuals with diverse needs. You will support residents’ independence and safety through hands-on ADL assistance, health monitoring, and collaborative care planning.

This in-person role requires strong communication, HIPAA compliance, and CPR/First Aid certification, with pay ranging from $18.00 to $22.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in group homes or similar settings preferred.
• Knowledge of medication administration and vital signs.
• Familiarity with dementia, Alzheimer’s care, memory care, hospice care advantageous.
• Manual handling tasks using Hoyer lifts; safety-focused.
• HIPAA privacy and resident rights knowledge.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Experience with disabilities or neurodevelopmental disorders helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with ADLs, ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Monitor health, administer medications, and maintain care plans.
• Support transfers using Hoyer lifts for safety.
• Prepare meals per dietary needs and assist with eating.
• Observe changes in condition, especially dementia/autism.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment with proper handling.
• Provide transportation for appointments or outings.
• Document care activities and communicate status to the team.

Skills

ADL support

Vital signs

Medication administration

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

CPR/First Aid

Job description

Comfort Home Care, LLC in Maine is seeking a dedicated Personal Support Specialist to provide compassionate, client-centered care to individuals with diverse needs. You will support residents’ independence and safety through hands-on ADL assistance, health monitoring, and collaborative care planning.

This in-person role requires strong communication, HIPAA compliance, and CPR/First Aid certification, with pay ranging from $18.00 to $22.00 per hour.