PSS Personal Support Specialist Adult Homecare

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/sick time

401(k) with employer match

Life/AD&D insurance

Health insurance with employer premium

Job summary

Home, Hope and Healing, Inc. is seeking a Personal Support Specialist (PSS) to assist an adult client in the Winslow area. Shifts are Mon-Fri 12p-4:30p and weekends 8a-4:30p, with flexibility for Per Diem, Part Time, or Full Time based on preference.

You will provide in-home, client-centered care per an individualized plan. Duties include personal care, daily living activities, and support with household tasks; strong teamwork with Nurse Managers is provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-on-1, client-centered care and services.
• In-home assistance including personal hygiene, mobility, meal prep, and daily living activities.
• Support clients and families with daily tasks and communicate as needed.

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

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 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