Evening Personal Support Specialist - Residential Care

Rumford Community Home Corporation; Rumford (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumford Community Home Corporation is seeking a Personal Support Specialist to assist residents with daily living activities and to work with the care team to meet needs in a safe, homelike setting.

The role requires PSS/RCS-I certification within 120 days, state registry placement within 120 days, and a current BLS certification or within 90 days of hire. At least six months' long-term care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• RCS-I or PSS certification required within 120 calendar days.
• Placed on state registry within 120 calendar days.
• Current BLS or within 90 days of hire and maintain current.
• Minimum six months of previous experience in a long term care setting, preferred

Responsibilities

• The Personal Support Specialist assists residents with activities of daily living.
• The PSS is responsible for working with team members to ensure residents’ needs are met and to assist in providing a safe homelike environment for residents.

Skills

Previous long-term care experience

Education

Residential Care Specialist 1 (RCS-I) or Personal Support Specialist (PSS) Certification

State registry registration within 120 days

BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Job description

Rumford Community Home Corporation is seeking a Personal Support Specialist to assist residents with daily living activities and to work with the care team to meet needs in a safe, homelike setting.

The role requires PSS/RCS-I certification within 120 days, state registry placement within 120 days, and a current BLS certification or within 90 days of hire. At least six months' long-term care experience is preferred.