Personal Support Specialist (PSS)

Assistance-Plus; Belfast (ME); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Assistance-Plus in the United States (Maine, Belfast) is seeking a Personal Support Specialist to assist clients with daily living activities in their homes. You will follow client service plans, provide personal care, and support mobility, nutrition, and household tasks while maintaining safety and infection control practices.

The role requires transportation, a valid driver’s license, and access to email/internet for scheduling.

Qualifications

• Proof of vehicle insurance required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Proof of completion of the tenth grade is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry level computer experience and must have access to email/internet.
• PSS certification (Will train at no cost to you!)

Responsibilities

• Following duties in clients service plan.
• Assisting client with personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, nail, hair, skin and foot care.
• Assisting clients with elimination needs such as assistance to and from bathroom or commode, assisting with bedpan or urinal, catheter, ostomy and incontinent care.
• Assisting client with ambulating needs, assistive devices such as walker, cane, wheelchair, bed mobility, bed and chair transfers, Hoyer lift, gait belt and ROM, locomotion under professional supervision.
• Transporting when authorized.
• Assisting client with their nutritional needs including meal planning and preparation, shopping, assisting or prompting with feeding.
• Assisting clients with household duties by practicing good housekeeping techniques such as kitchen and bathroom cleanup, dusting, vacuuming, laundry and when authorized shopping and running errands.
• Observing, reporting and documenting any changes in the clients physical or mental status such as eating, sleeping, and general behavior.
• Promoting a safe and clean environment.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Education

Proof of tenth grade

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

None

Job description

The Personal Support Specialist (PSS) provides clients with assistance in activities of daily living (ADLs) which are outlined in the client service plan. Personal Support Specialists consistently deliver exceptional client service. The PSS will follow infection control procedures using universal precautions and will use proper body mechanics to ensure safety. The PSS will typically go to the homes of several clients during the work shift and will be responsible for transportation.This position will be required to meet the requirements of an irregular, changing schedule, working late in the day as well as on weekends and will be required to travel within a 30 mile radius of their home.Duties include and are not limited to:Following duties in clients service planAssisting client with personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, nail, hair, skin and foot careAssisting clients with elimination needs such as assistance to and from bathroom or commode, assisting with bedpan or urinal, catheter, ostomy and incontinent careAssisting client with ambulating needs, assistive devices such as walker, cane, wheelchair, bed mobility, bed and chair transfers, Hoyer lift, gait belt and ROM, locomotion under professional supervisionTransporting when authorizedAssisting client with their nutritional needs including meal planning and preparation, shopping, assisting or prompting with feedingAssisting clients with household duties by practicing good housekeeping techniques such as kitchen and bathroom cleanup, dusting, vacuuming, laundry and when authorized shopping and running errandsObserving, reporting and documenting any changes in the clients physical or mental status such as eating, sleeping, and general behaviorPromoting a safe and clean environmentReporting any identified safety hazards found in the homePerforming other duties as assignedPosition Requirements:Proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K and a valid Maine drivers license are requiredMust be 18 years of age or olderProof of completion of the tenth grade is required. High school diploma or equivalent is preferredEntry level computer experience and must have access to email/internetPSS certification (Will train at no cost to you!)Benefits:Mileage reimbursementFlexible schedulePaid travel timePaid time offWorking within 30 miles of your homeNo vaccine requirementWork/life balanceAssistance Plus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.