Personal Support Specialist (PSS)

Assistance-Plus; Searsport (ME); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Travel reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Assistance Plus is seeking a dedicated Personal Support Specialist to provide in-home care to clients within a 30-mile radius of the employee’s home in Maine. The role includes assisting with ADLs, mobility, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and transportation.

You will document changes in health status and comply with safety and infection control protocols. A valid Maine driver’s license and proof of insurance are required, and PSS certification is provided at no cost.

Formación

• Proof of 10th grade completion or higher.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assist clients with personal care needs (bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, nail, hair, skin and foot care).
• Assist with mobility and transfers using devices (walker, cane, wheelchair, Hoyer lift, gait belt).
• Provide transportation within 30-mile radius and assist with meal planning and preparation.
• Support household duties: cleaning, laundry, errands as needed.
• Observe and report changes in health status or behavior to supervisor.
• Ensure safe home environment and follow infection control procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

ADL assistance

Observation & reporting

Transportation

Communication

Basic computer literacy

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

PSS certification (will train)

Herramientas

Hoyer lift operation

Mobility devices handling

Descripción del empleo

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.