Personal Support Specialist (PSS)

Freeport Place Assisted Living • Freeport, ME

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Freeport Place, an independent living community in Maine owned by First Atlantic Healthcare, is seeking a Personal Support Specialist (PSS) to provide hands-on, resident-centered support to older adults and individuals with disabilities in an assisted living environment. As part of the clinical team, the PSS provides assistance with residents’ physical needs and activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), according to an authorized plan of care. The role also involves building relationships with residents and contributing to a caring, safe, and positive environment.

Available schedules include a 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. shift at 24 or more hours per week, a weekend-only Weekend Warrior program at 30 or more hours per week, and part-time or per-diem work. The hourly wage is $19.00–$22.00. Applicants who are not yet PSS-certified can receive training. Training to become a Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) is also provided and allows for an immediate pay increase.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• PSS certification, or willingness to complete employer-provided training.
• Experience caring for people, or a strong desire to spend the workday caring for people, especially older adults and/or people who are chronically ill.
• Focus on high-level customer service.
• Ability to work independently and with flexibility and good judgment.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and positive relationships.
• Excellent references and successful completion of the Maine State Background Check are contingencies of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered personal care, including assistance with showering, bathing, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
• Assist with meal service, laundry, housekeeping, and other supportive tasks as assigned.
• Work with independence, flexibility, and good judgment as part of the clinical team.
• Help maintain a safe and positive environment for residents.
• Provide assistance with ADLs and IADLs according to an authorized plan of care.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement and education support.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Paid training, including training to become a Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA).
• Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) available to all employees.
• Flexible shifts.
• Supportive working environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED