Personal Support Specialist PSS

Prime Healthcare; Rumford (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Rumford Community Home Corporation is seeking a Personal Support Specialist to join our caring team in Rumford, ME. The ideal candidate will have RCS-I or PSS certification within 120 days, and be placed on the state registry within 120 days; six months of long-term care experience is preferred.

This part-time role offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits, with a schedule described as Day shift. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and supports professional growth in a

Qualifications

• Certification as Residential Care Specialist 1 (RCS-I) or Personal Support Specialist (PSS) within 120 calendar days.
• Placed on state registry within 120 calendar days.
• Minimum six months of previous experience in a long term care setting, preferred.

Education

RCS-I / PSS Certification

State registry placement

Job description

Overview

Ideal candidate will hold Personal Support Specialist upon hire.

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visitwww.cmhc.org.

Responsibilities

Rumford Community Home Corporation offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $18.00 to $21.75. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here:https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. Residential Care Specialist 1 (RCS -I) or Personal Support Specialist (PSS) Certification required within 120 calendar days.
• 2. Placed on state registry within 120 calendar days.
• 3. Minimum six monthsofprevious experience in a long term care setting, preferred.

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Pay Transparency

Rumford Community Home Corporation offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $18.00 to $21.75 per hour. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs.Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here:https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Part Time > 59

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf