Person Support Specialist

Aging in the 207; Maine; Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Aging in the 207 in Maine is seeking a dedicated Person Support Specialist to provide direct in-home support to older adults and adults with disabilities. You will help with daily living activities, mobility, and personal care, following individualized care plans and ensuring safety and comfort in clients' homes.

This full-time, on-site role requires reliable attendance, compassionate communication, and the ability to document services and report changes to supervisors and families, while

Formación

• Experience providing direct care or support to older adults and/or adults with disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust, offer companionship, and maintain professional boundaries.
• Demonstrated reliability, time management, and organizational skills to follow schedules, care plans, and documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of basic home safety practices, infection control, and respectful support of client dignity and independence.
• Ability to work in clients’ homes, including performing light housekeeping and meal preparation tasks.
• Capacity to handle physical aspects of the role, such as standing, walking, and safely supporting client mobility, with or without assistive devices.
• High school diploma or equivalent; prior home care, caregiving, or direct support professional experience is strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation within Maine, and ability to travel between client homes as needed.
• Willingness to complete agency training, follow state and agency regulations, and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Background check eligibility and commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and ethical care standards.

Responsabilidades

• Assist clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, toileting, and meal preparation.
• Provide light housekeeping and meal preparation as part of daily care routines.
• Offer companionship through conversation and engagement in hobbies and social activities.
• Document services provided and communicate changes in client needs to supervisors and family members as appropriate.

Conocimientos

Direct care experience

Interpersonal skills

Reliability & time management

Home safety knowledge

Light housekeeping & meal prep

Reliable transportation within Maine

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

Aging in the 207 is a locally owned Maine home care agency dedicated to helping older adults and adults with disabilities remain safely and comfortably in their own homes. With strong community roots, the agency understands the unique challenges families face as loved ones age and prioritizes dignity, independence, and peace of mind. Aging in the 207 provides flexible, individualized care plans tailored to each client’s needs, preferences, and routines, ranging from assistance with daily activities to companionship and respite care. The agency carefully selects caregivers who are compassionate, dependable, and aligned with its values, ensuring consistent, on-time care and strong caregiver-client relationships. As a growing, hands-on organization, Aging in the 207 emphasizes open communication, responsiveness, and collaborative partnerships with families throughout the care process.

Role Description

The Person Support Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Maine, United States, providing direct in-home support to older adults and adults with disabilities. Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, toileting, and meal preparation. The role also involves light housekeeping, medication reminders (non-clinical), and offering companionship through conversation, engagement in hobbies, and social activities. The Person Support Specialist will follow individualized care plans, document services provided, and communicate changes in client needs or concerns to supervisors and family members as appropriate. This position requires reliable attendance, professional conduct in clients’ homes, and adherence to agency policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience providing direct support or care to older adults and/or adults with disabilities, including assistance with daily living activities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust, offer companionship, and maintain professional boundaries.
• Demonstrated reliability, time management, and organizational skills to follow schedules, care plans, and documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of basic home safety practices, infection control, and respectful support of client dignity and independence.
• Ability to work in clients’ homes, including performing light housekeeping and meal preparation tasks.
• Capacity to handle physical aspects of the role, such as standing, walking, and safely supporting client mobility, with or without assistive devices.
• High school diploma or equivalent; prior home care, caregiving, or direct support professional experience is strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation within Maine, and ability to travel between client homes as needed.
• Willingness to complete agency training, follow state and agency regulations, and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Background check eligibility and commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and ethical care standards.