Personal Support Specialist (PSS)

Assistance Plus • Corpus Christi, TX

5d • $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 provides exceptional client service. The PSS follows infection control procedures, uses universal precautions, and applies proper body mechanics to promote safety. The role typically involves visiting several clients’ homes during a shift and providing transportation when authorized. The schedule may be irregular and change, including late-day and weekend work, with travel within a 30-mile radius of the employee’s home.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Provide proof of vehicle insurance with coverage of $50,000/$100,000.
• Have a valid Maine driver’s license.
• Have proof of completion of the tenth grade.
• Have entry-level computer experience and access to email and the internet.
• Obtain PSS certification; training is provided at no cost.

Nice To Haves

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

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 walkers, canes, and wheelchairs; bed mobility and transfers; Hoyer lifts; gait belts; range-of-motion exercises; and locomotion under professional supervision.
• Provide transportation when authorized.
• Assist with nutrition 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, when 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 safety hazards identified 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

What This Job Offers

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