Personal Support Specialist (PSS)

First Atlantic Health Care; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Full benefits: medical, dental, vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer contribution

Flexible shifts

Positive working environment

Job summary

First Atlantic Health Care’s Freeport Place Assisted Living in Maine seeks Personal Support Specialists (PSS) to deliver hands-on daily living assistance. The role covers ADLs and IADLs, with a compassionate, patient approach within a resident-centered team.

We offer flexible shifts, tuition reimbursement, full benefits and a 401(k) plan, plus onboarding training to advance toward a Certified Residential Medication Aide and a meaningful career in senior care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• PSS Certification or not yet a PSS, we will train you!
• Grow your career: we provide training to become a Certified Residential Medication Aide.
• Experience with or desire to spend your work day caring for people, especially those who are older and/or chronically ill.
• Focus on a high level of customer service.
• Ability to work with independence, flexibility, good judgment, verbal communication, creating a safe environment, positive customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with ADLs and IADLs per care plans.
• Provide showering, dressing, toileting, and mobility support.
• Support meal service, laundry, and housekeeping tasks.
• Collaborate with clinical team to create a caring environment.
• Deliver resident-centered personal care with compassionate approach.
• Maintain safety and positive relationships with residents.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Independence

Flexibility

Good judgment

Compassionate care

Education

PSS Certification

CRMA training eligibility

High school diploma

Job description

Available Shifts Include:

• 630a - 3p (Full Time 30+ hours)
• 230p-11p (Full Time 30+ hours)
• Weekend Warrior Program (30+ hours Weekends Only)
• Part Time & Per Diem
• Hourly Wage: $19.00 - $22.00

Freeport Place provides one of the finest independent living communities in Maine. Freeport Place is a place where active seniors enjoy the independence they want with the assistance they need to make a rich and rewarding lifestyle for many years to come. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Freeport Place Assisted Living follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.

Personal Support Specialists (PSS) provide hands‑on assistance with daily living for older adults with functional limitations and people with disabilities. PSSs provide services related to a member’s physical requirements for assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs). A PSS provides these services according to an authorized plan of care, which can be different depending on where and who they are working with.

The PSS (Personal Support Specialist) is responsible for providing excellent, resident‑centered, personal care. This care includes assistance with showering/bathing, dressing, toileting, and mobility. In addition, the PSS will help with meal service, laundry, housekeeping and other tasks as assigned. The successful candidate is a compassionate, patient caregiver with high energy and a strong desire to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents.

As you’re caring for your Residents, you have:

• Flexible Shifts
• Tuition reimbursement and education support to grow your career
• Eligible employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
• Paid Time Off available to all employees
• 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution
• A wonderful working environment

As a PSS, you will help create a caring environment as part of a clinical team, focusing on providing personal support to your Residents in an Assisted Living environment. Getting to know your Residents is one of the most rewarding parts of this job!

PSS Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Personal Support Specialist Certification or not yet a PSS, we will train you!
• Grow your career: we provide training to become a Certified Residential Medication Aide – which allows you to receive an immediate pay increase!
• Experience with or desire to spend your work day caring for people, especially those who are older and/or chronically ill.
• Focus on a high level of customer service.
• Ability to work with independence, flexibility, good judgment, verbal communication, creating a safe environment, positive customer relationships.

All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellent references and passing the Maine State Background Check.