PSS Personal Support Specialist Adult Homecare

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Dental & Vision

Health Insurance

FSAs

Continuing education

Job summary

Home Hope and Healing Inc. seeks a Personal Support Specialist to assist an adult client in the Old Town area. Flexible scheduling with day shifts, options to work Per Diem or Full Time in a location of choice.

In-home duties include bathing, grooming, mobility, meal prep, and light housekeeping per the client’s care plan. The role includes regional support from Nurse Managers and a benefits package with health, dental, vision, 401(k), and ongoing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in PSS course within 6 months if no PSS certification.
• Active CNA certification considered a strong plus.
• Minimum age 18 with valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-on-1, client-centered home care per care plan.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including hygiene, dressing and mobility.
• Support with meal prep, light housekeeping and communication needs.
• Coordinate with Nurse Managers for ongoing supervision and education.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

PSS certification preferred

Job description

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

• 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 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

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. 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

To learn more about Home, Hope and Healing, please call 207-250-0636 or visit us at www.homehopeandhealing.com.

EOE