Personal Support Specialist

AM WELL ASSISTANCE SOLUTIONS LLC; Farmingdale (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AM WELL ASSISTANCE SOLUTIONS LLC is seeking compassionate Personal Support Specialists to provide non-medical in-home care for seniors and individuals with disabilities. You will assist with daily living activities, mobility, meal planning, and light housekeeping to uphold clients' independence and dignity.

The role emphasizes companionship, safety, and clear reporting of health changes to supervisors, with a focus on compassionate, reliable, and dedicated service.

Qualifications

• Valid Maine PSS Certification or willingness to complete training.
• Must be 18+ with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and active auto insurance.
• Patient and sympathetic attitude toward the elderly; commitment to high-quality care.
• Ability to perform lifting, bending, and standing as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical care to seniors and individuals with disabilities in their homes.
• Assist with ADLs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and oral hygiene.
• Support mobility with transfers and fall prevention.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal planning/help with groceries.
• Offer companionship and engage clients in activities.
• Escort to appointments and run essential errands.
• Observe changes in health and report to supervisor.

Skills

Compassionate caregiver

Reliability

Dedication

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

About the Role

We are looking for compassionate, reliable, and dedicated individuals to join our team as Personal Support Specialists. In this role, you will provide essential non-medical care to seniors and individuals with disabilities in the comfort of their own homes. Your support helps our clients maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care: Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and oral hygiene.
• Mobility Support: Provide help with walking, transfers (bed to chair), and fall prevention.
• Household Support: Perform light housekeeping, including laundry, dishes, vacuuming, and keeping the living area tidy.
• Nutrition: Assist with meal planning, grocery shopping, and healthy meal preparation according to client dietary needs.
• Companionship: Offer emotional support, conversation, and engagement in social activities or hobbies.
• Transportation: Escort clients to doctor's appointments and help with essential errands.
• Reporting: Observe and document any changes in the client's physical or mental health and communicate updates to the supervisor.

Requirements

• Certification: Valid Maine PSS Certification (or willingness to complete training).
• Background: Must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Transportation: Reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and proof of active auto insurance.
• Character: A patient, sympathetic attitude toward the elderly and a commitment to providing high-quality care.
• Physical: Ability to perform the physical tasks required of the role (lifting, bending, and standing).