PSS Personal Support Specialist Adult Homecare

Home Hope and Healing Inc.; Fairfield (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Educational opportunities

Job summary

Home Hope and Healing Inc. in Fairfield, ME, is seeking a Personal Support Specialist (PSS) to work with an adult client in the Fairfield area. You will provide in-home, client-centered care and support daily living activities as outlined by the care plan.

Shifts are variable with day shift focus; per diem, part-time, or full-time options are available. A valid driver's license and background checks are required to ensure safe, reliable service to clients at their own homes.

Qualifications

• PSS certificate preferred but not required; enroll within 6 months.
• One year of clinical home care experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Successful passing of background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-on-1, client-centered care and services.
• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, meal preparation, mobility, and housekeeping.
• Follow the client’s approved care plan and document progress.
• Support communication with family and healthcare providers.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Home, Hope and Healing, Inc. is seeking a PSS to work with an adult client in the Fairfieldarea.

• 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, 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

Excellent benefits (dependent upon employment classification) include:

• 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.
• One year of clinical experience in home care preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Successful passing of background checks

EOE