PSS Personal Support Specialist Skilled Pediatric Homecare

Home Hope and Healing; Newfield (ME); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

401(k) retirement plan

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Supplemental insurance plans

Continuous education courses

Job summary

Home, Hope and Healing, Inc. is seeking a PSS to provide in-home assistance for pediatric/adult clients in the City area. This role involves offering client-centered care, including personal hygiene, meal prep, and mobility assistance.

Flexibility in work hours is available with options for Per Diem, Part Time, or Full Time. Excellent benefits include up to 11 days of Paid Vacation/Sick Time, a retirement plan, health insurance, and education reimbursement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home assistance as part of the client’s care plan.
• Assist with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and general housework.
• Communicate with clients via telephone, email, or internet.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Provide 1-on-1, client-centered care and services

Block time shifts, 8-12 hours/day; days, evenings, or nights

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

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Successful passing of background checks

EOE