PSS - Freeport Place - Freeport, ME
About The Position
The Personal Support Specialist (PSS) provides hands-on, resident-centered personal care and support to older adults and individuals with disabilities in an assisted living environment. As part of a clinical team, the PSS supports residents’ physical needs for assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), following an authorized plan of care. The role involves building meaningful relationships with residents and helping create a caring, safe, and positive environment. The employer offers flexible shifts, paid training for applicants who are not yet certified as a PSS, and training to become a Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA), which allows for an immediate pay increase. Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Other offerings include tuition reimbursement, education support, career-growth opportunities, a 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributions, paid time off, and a supportive working environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Personal Support Specialist (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, flexibly, and with good judgment.
- Strong verbal communication skills and commitment to safety and positive relationships.
- Excellent references and successful completion of the Maine State Background Check are required for a job offer.
Responsibilities
- Provide resident-centered personal care, including hands-on 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, positive environment for residents.
Benefits
- Flexible shifts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Education support
- Career-growth opportunities
- Paid training opportunities
- Training to become a Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA), with an immediate pay increase
- Medical insurance for eligible employees
- Dental insurance for eligible employees
- Vision insurance for eligible employees
- Life insurance for eligible employees
- Disability insurance for eligible employees
- 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributions
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Supportive working environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
