PSS Personal Support Specialist Adult Homecare

Home Hope and Healing Inc.; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life & AD&D Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Continuing education

Job summary

Home Hope and Healing Inc. is seeking a PSS to work with an Adult client in the Sidney area.

Responsibilities include 1-on-1 care, daily living assistance, and coordination with regional Nurse Managers for support and supervision.

Qualifications

• PSS certificate preferred or actively pursuing certification.
• CNA certification is highly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-on-1, client-centered in-home care.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Perform meal preparation, personal hygiene, and light housekeeping.

Skills

In-home care

Personal hygiene assistance

Daily living support

Education

PSS certificate

CNA certification

High school diploma

Job description

Home, Hope and Healing, Inc. is seeking a PSS to work with an Adult client in the Sidney area.

• Provide 1-on-1, client-centered care and services
• shifts are variable lengths of time, looking to fill primarily day shift; we will work with you to build the schedule to meet your needs
• Flexibility to work Per Diem, Part Time, or Full Time in the location that you choose

You will provide in-home assistance that is part of the client’s authorized and individual care plan. Duties may include:

• personal hygiene – bathing, grooming and oral care; dressing and undressing; meal preparation and feeding; transfer and/or mobility; safe restroom use and maintaining continence
• activities of daily living such as meal preparation; assistance with communicating on the telephone, email, or internet; general housework such as laundry, dishes, grocery shopping, and maintaining a hygienic place of residence

Our model of care includes regional Nurse Managers who provide ongoing support, supervision, and education to members of the team.

Benefits

• Up to 11 days of Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match that is 100% vested
• Employer-paid $20,000 Life & AD&D Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Insurance with a generous employer contribution towards the premium and $2,000 towards the deductible (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, limited-purpose medical, and dependent)
• Supplemental insurance plans such as Short-term Disability, Life, Cancer, etc.
• Over 200 continuous education online courses available for self-development

Requirements

• PSS certificate is preferred but not required, must enroll in PSS course upon hire and complete course within 6 months. Reimbursement for course fees after meeting work requirements. Or possess and maintain an active CNA certification. Current PSS certificate or CNA certification is highly preferred
• One year of clinical experience in home care preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Successful passing of background checks

EOE