PSS Personal Support Specialist Skilled Pediatric Homecare

Home Hope and Healing Inc.; Newfield (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/sick time

401(k) with employer matching up to 4%

Life & AD&D insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Insurance with employer contrib

Flexible Spending Accounts

Continuing education courses

Job summary

Home Hope and Healing Inc. seeks a Patient Support Specialist to provide in-home care for a pediatric client in the Newfield area. The role offers 8:00a-4:00p shifts on Fridays with flexibility for Per Diem or Full Time, in the location you choose.

Daily duties include personal hygiene, ADLs, meal preparation, mobility support, and light housekeeping, all aligned with the client’s care plan. Regional Nurse Managers provide ongoing supervision and support.

Qualifications

• PSS certificate is preferred but not required; enroll in course within 6 months and reimbursement after working requirements.
• One year of clinical experience in home care preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.
• Block time shifts, 8–12 hours/day; days, evenings, or nights.
• In-home assistance as part of the client’s authorized care plan; duties may include personal hygiene, ADLs, meal prep, and mobility support.
• Assist with daily living activities and light housework to maintain a hygienic home environment.

Skills

Client care

Household tasks

Driving

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PSS certificate (preferred)

Job description

Home, Hope and Healing, Inc. is seeking a PSS to work with a Pediatric client in the Newfield area, this family could use your help, Friday's 8:00a-4:00p.

• 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 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