Personal Support Specialist (Pss)

$5,000 sign on bonus for eligible employees:
Personal Support Specialists (PSSs) provide hands-on assistance with daily living for older adults with functional limitations and people with disabilities. PSSs provide services related to a member’s physical requirements for assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs). A PSS provides these services according to an authorized plan of care, which can be different depending on where and who they are working with.
The PSS (Personal Support Specialist) is responsible for providing excellent, resident-centered, personal care. This care includes assistance with showering/bathing, dressing, toileting and mobility. In addition, the PSS will help with meal service, laundry, housekeeping and other tasks as assigned. The successful candidate is a compassionate, patient caregiver with high energy and a strong desire to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents.
As you’re caring for your Residents, you have:

• Pay On Demand: Daily access to your paycheck!
• Flexible Shifts
• Tuition reimbursement and education support to grow your career
• Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
• Paid Time Off available to all employees
• 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution!
• A wonderful working environment:
• As a PSS, you will help create a caring environment as part of a clinical team, focusing on providing Personal Support to your Residents in an Assisted Living environment. Getting to know your Residents is one of the most rewarding parts of this job!::
• PSS Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma
• Personal Support Specialist Certification OR not yet a PSS, we will train you!
• Grow your career: We providing training to become a Certified Residential Medication Aide – which allows you to receive an immediate pay increase!
• Experience with or desire to spend your work day caring for people, especially those who are older and/or chronically ill.
• Focus on a high-level of customer service.
• Ability to work with independence, flexibility, good judgment, verbal communication, creating a safe environment, positive customer relationships.
• All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellent references and passing the Maine State Background Check. State of Maine requires Covid-19 Vaccination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Overtime

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, ME: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person