Personal Support Specialist

Hands at Home Care Services•Portland, ME

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

NOW HIRING: Per Diem PSS – Increased Pay + Flexible Hours + Weekly Pay! Hands At Home Care Services | Multiple Locations in Maine. Are you a compassionate and reliable caregiver looking for more flexibility, better pay, and the chance to make a real impact—starting right away? Join Hands At Home Care Services as a Per Diem PSS and start picking up shifts that work with your schedule! We’re Maine’s trusted provider of high-quality, non-medical home care, and we’re urgently looking for certified PSS staff to meet the immediate needs of our clients. Many of our clients are just starting services, and we need dependable caregivers to help get them off the ground and stable. Once that happens, we’ll transition a permanent caregiver into the role. Want to stay with the client permanently? You’ll have the option to do so. Prefer to stay flexible and per diem? That works too. We simply ask for a short-term commitment to help the client adjust and get the care they need at the beginning. As a Personal Support Specialist, you will assist clients with a variety of non-medical home care services. Every day may look a little different, making this an excellent opportunity for caregivers who enjoy variety and building relationships with multiple clients. Hands at Home Care Services provides compassionate, non-medical home care services that help older adults and individuals remain safe and independent in their homes. We are committed to supporting both our clients and our caregivers through respect, communication, and teamwork. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Requirements

At least one year of caregiving experience preferred
PSS Certified (No Certificate? No worries we will help you in getting your PSS)
Experience in home care, assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing settings is a plus
Valid driver's license preferred
Reliable transportation preferred
Ability to successfully pass a background screening
Ability to safely assist clients with mobility and lift up to 50 pounds when necessary
Current immunization documentation, including MMR, Varicella, and annual influenza vaccination records

Nice To Haves

Willing to Drive? Even Better! If you’re open to traveling 30 minutes to 1.5 hours, we have clients waiting and hours ready for you. We reimburse mileage and travel.
Comfortable adapting to changing schedules and assignments
Strong communicators
Team-oriented and willing to assist where needed
Committed to providing high-quality care and customer service

Responsibilities

Personal care assistance
Mobility support and transfers
Meal preparation
Light housekeeping
Companionship and social engagement
Transportation assistance
Temporary coverage for clients when their regular caregiver is unavailable.

Benefits

Higher Pay Rates – Just Increased!
Full Flexibility – Pick up as many or as few shifts as you want. Weekdays, weekends, evenings—we work around you.
Fast-Start Availability – Many shifts are available now and need coverage urgently.
Mileage reimbursement is provided for eligible travel.
Weekly Pay + Next Day Pay Option – Choose what works best for your budget.
Hourly Bonuses – The more hours you work, the more you earn.
Referral Bonuses – Get paid for helping friends find great jobs, too.
24/7 Support – We’re always here when you need us.
Training & Education Support – Grow your career while making a difference.
Paid training
Ongoing support from supervisors and scheduling staff
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Consistent communication and team collaboration
Meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of others