PSS Personal Support Specialist Skilled Pediatric Homecare

Home Hope and Healing Inc.; Newfield (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Job summary

Home, Hope and Healing, Inc. is seeking a PSS to work with a Pediatric client in the Newfield area. The role involves in-home, client-centered care within the client’s care plan and may include early mornings or evenings on Fridays 8:00a-4:00p.

You will participate in regional support through Nurse Managers who provide ongoing supervision and ensure quality care. The position offers flexible scheduling including per diem or full-time options and requires strong reliability and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Provide in-home assistance per client’s care plan; duties include hygiene, mobility, meals, and communication.
• One year of clinical experience in home care preferred.
• Must enroll in PSS course within 6 months and course fees reimbursed after meeting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-on-1, client-centered care
• Block time shifts; 8–12 hours/day; days, evenings or nights
• Flexibility to work per diem or full-time in location of your choice

Skills

Client-centered care

In-home care

Flexible scheduling

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

• 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