Personal Support Specialist (PSS)

Assistance-Plus; Gardiner (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Travel within 30 miles

Job summary

Assistance Plus in Maine seeks a dedicated Personal Support Specialist to assist clients with daily living activities in their homes. You will provide compassionate care, monitor changes, and document observations while ensuring safety and comfort.

This position involves travel within a 30 mile radius, flexible scheduling, and mileage reimbursement. A valid Maine driver's license and PSS certification training offered, with high school diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience providing personal care and daily living assistance.
• Ability to observe and report changes in client status.
• Access to email/internet for scheduling and updates.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with bathing, grooming, and hygiene.
• Support mobility and transfers using assistive devices.
• Plan and assist meals, shopping, and light housework.
• Transport clients within a 30 mile radius as needed.
• Maintain safe, clean home environments and proper infection control.

Skills

Compassionate care

Time management

Reliable transportation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.