As a dedicated Personal Support Specialist (PSS) in Maine, your main role is to provide compassionate care to individuals in need. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and grooming, monitoring medications, and maintaining a safe environment. You'll collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans, ensuring client well-being and independence. Key responsibilities include:
- Perform assigned tasks under supervision.
- Report client updates to the Supervisor.
- Report any significant changes in client condition promptly.
- Collaborate with the Supervisor on client progress.
- Provide Personal Care services including grooming, mobility assistance, meal preparation, and light cleaning.
- Adhere to infection control protocols.
- Maintain client confidentiality.
- Follow client rights and service plans strictly.
- Record daily activities for each case.
- Report incidents immediately.
- Submit accurate Daily Activity Sheets weekly.
- Follow agency policies and procedures.
- Attend annual in-service education.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- PSS Certificate required within 9 months of hire, with class commencement within 2 months of hiring.
- Preferably, one year of client care experience.
- Demonstrates empathy, good judgment, and tact.
- Maintains good personal hygiene.
- Proficient in English communication.
- CPR certification preferred.
- Comprehensive background check, including criminal record check, required.
To submit your application for this role, please copy and paste the provided link to a new window to create your profile and then proceed to apply for the Personal Support Specialist (PSS) position.
https://fablehomecare.app.softiya.com/career/jobs/83777e83-9e2e-48ef-a07d-f67f92f45255
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Lewiston, ME: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person