PSS Personal Support Specialist Adult Homecare

Home Hope and Healing Inc.; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

401(k) with employer match (up to 4%)

Life & AD&D Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Insurance with employer premium

Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, m

Supplemental insurance (Disability, S

Online CE courses

Job summary

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

Shifts are primarily day hours (Mon-Fri 12:00 PM–4:30 PM) and weekends (Sat-Sun 8:00 AM–4:30 PM); we can build a schedule to meet your needs with Per Diem, Part Time or Full Time options in the location you choose. You will provide in-home assistance that is part of the client’s care plan, including personal hygiene, daily living activities, and light housework; our model includes regional Nurse

Qualifications

• PSS certificate is preferred but not required, must enroll within 6 months or possess CNA.
• One year of home care experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-on-1, client-centered care and services.
• Assist with activities of daily living and housekeeping.
• Support client with personal hygiene, grooming, meals, transfers, and mobility.
• Perform in-home tasks per the client's care plan and documentation.

Skills

1-on-1 care

client-centered care

home health basics

valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA or PSS cert preferred

Job description

Home, Hope and Healing, Inc. is seeking a PSS to work with an Adult client in the Winslow area this family could use your help, Mon-Fri 12p-4:30p and Sat and Sun 8a-4:30p.

• 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