Personal Support Specialist (PSS)

Assistance Plus • Searsport, ME

4d • $18 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Support Specialist (PSS) assists clients with activities of daily living as outlined in each client’s service plan and consistently delivers exceptional client service. The PSS follows infection control procedures using universal precautions and uses proper body mechanics to promote safety. The role typically involves visiting several clients’ homes during a shift and providing transportation when authorized. The position requires an irregular, changing schedule, including late-day and weekend work, and travel within a 30-mile radius of the employee’s home.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Proof of completion of the tenth grade is required.
• Must have a valid Maine driver’s license.
• Must provide proof of vehicle insurance at $50,000/$100,000 coverage.
• Entry-level computer experience and access to email and the internet are required.
• Must meet the requirements of an irregular, changing schedule, including late-day and weekend work.
• Must be able to travel within a 30-mile radius of home.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• PSS certification; training is provided at no cost.

Responsibilities

• Follow the duties outlined in each client’s service plan.
• Assist clients with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, and nail, hair, skin, and foot care.
• Assist clients with elimination needs, including bathroom or commode assistance, bedpan or urinal use, catheter and ostomy care, and incontinence care.
• Assist with ambulation and mobility, including use of assistive devices, bed mobility, transfers, Hoyer lifts, gait belts, range of motion, and locomotion under professional supervision.
• Provide transportation when authorized.
• Assist with nutritional needs, including meal planning and preparation, shopping, and assisting or prompting clients with feeding.
• Assist with household duties, including kitchen and bathroom cleanup, dusting, vacuuming, laundry, and authorized shopping and errands.
• Observe, report, and document changes in clients’ physical or mental status, including eating, sleeping, and general behavior.
• Promote a safe and clean environment.
• Report identified safety hazards in clients’ homes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Paid travel time
• Paid time off
• Work within 30 miles of home
• No vaccine requirement
• Work/life balance

What This Job Offers

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