Personal Support Specialist (PSS)

First Atlantic Healthcare; 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) retirement

Positive working environment

Job summary

First Atlantic Healthcare is seeking a Personal Support Specialist (PSS) for Freeport Place Assisted Living in Maine. You will provide hands-on daily living support to residents, including ADLs, IADLs, meal service, laundry, and mobility assistance within a resident-centered clinical team.

The role offers flexible shifts with full benefits, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career growth. A PSS certification is required or training can be provided; a pathway to Certified Residential

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• PSS Certification, OR training provided if not yet certified.
• Training to become Certified Residential Medication Aide for pay increase.
• Experience caring for older adults or those chronically ill desired.
• Focus on customer service and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with ADLs and IADLs.
• Support with bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, meals, laundry, and housekeeping.
• Provide resident-centered care within an assisted living environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Customer service

Independence

Flexibility

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma

PSS Certification

Residential Medication Aide training

Job description

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.

Available Shifts

• 630 a – 3 p (Full Time 30+ hours)
• 230 p – 11 p (Full Time 30+ hours)
• Weekend Warrior Program (30+ hours Weekends Only) – Part Time & Per Diem

Hourly Wage: $19.00 – $22.00

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 we will train you if you are not yet a PSS
• Training to become a Certified Residential Medication Aide – 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.