PSS Personal Support Specialist Adult Homecare

Home Hope and Healing Inc.; Vassalboro (ME); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

401(k) plan

Health Insurance

Continuous education courses

Job summary

Home, Hope and Healing, Inc. is looking for a PSS to provide in-home care for an adult client in the Vassalboro area. This role offers flexibility in scheduling to fill Day shifts or other arrangements.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and daily living activities. Candidates should ideally have a PSS certificate and clinical experience in home care. A supportive work environment with ongoing training is provided.

Qualifications

• PSS certificate preferred but must enroll in course upon hire.
• One year of clinical experience in home care preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-on-1, client-centered care and services.
• Assist with personal hygiene including bathing, grooming, and feeding.
• Help with activities of daily living such as meal prep and general housework.

Skills

Client-centered care

Personal hygiene assistance

Meal preparation

Communication assistance

Home care experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PSS certificate

Job description

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