PSS Personal Support Specialist Adult Homecare

Home Hope and Healing Inc.; Gardiner (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/sick time

401(k) match

Life & AD&D insurance

Dental and Vision

Health insurance with HRA

Flexible spending accounts

Supplemental insurance (Short-term, L)

Online continuing education

Job summary

Home, Hope and Healing, Inc. seeks a Personal Support Specialist (PSS) to assist an adult client in the Gardiner area, Maine. The role offers flexible schedules including Per Diem, Part Time, or Full Time, with in-home care duties tailored to the client’s care plan.

Responsibilities include personal hygiene, daily living tasks, meal prep, and light housekeeping, delivered with compassionate, client-centered care. A supportive team and ongoing education are provided.

Qualifications

• PSS certificate preferred but not required; enroll within 6 months and reimbursement on course fees.
• One year of clinical home care experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-on-1, client-centered care and services.
• Duties include personal hygiene, mobility, meals, and daily living assistance as per the care plan.
• Assist with meal preparation and general housekeeping to maintain a hygienic home.
• Support the client in activities of daily living and safe home environment.
• Coordinate with regional Nurse Managers for ongoing support, supervision, and education.

Skills

Caregiving

Patient care

Transportation

Education

High school diploma

PSS certificate (preferred)

Job description

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