Personal Support Specialist

$36,920 - $37,440/Yr

Assistance Plus - Waterville, ME

Full-time - Entry Level

Waterville, ME

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Personal Support Specialist (PSS) role involves providing essential assistance to clients in their daily living activities as outlined in their service plans. The PSS is responsible for delivering high-quality client service while adhering to safety and infection control protocols. This position requires flexibility in scheduling, including working late and on weekends, and involves traveling to clients' homes within a 30-mile radius.

Responsibilities

• Following duties in clients service plan
• Assisting client with personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, nail, hair, skin and foot care
• Assisting clients with elimination needs such as assistance to and from bathroom or commode, assisting with bedpan or urinal, catheter, ostomy and incontinent care
• Assisting client with ambulating needs, assistive devices such as walker, cane, wheelchair, bed mobility, bed and chair transfers, Hoyer lift, gait belt and ROM, locomotion under professional supervision
• Transporting when authorized
• Assisting client with their nutritional needs including meal planning and preparation, shopping, assisting or prompting with feeding
• Assisting clients with household duties by practicing good housekeeping techniques such as kitchen and bathroom cleanup, dusting, vacuuming, laundry and when authorized shopping and running errands
• Observing, reporting and documenting any changes in the clients physical or mental status such as eating, sleeping, and general behavior
• Promoting a safe and clean environment
• Reporting any identified safety hazards found in the home
• Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K and a valid Maine drivers license are required
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Proof of completion of the tenth grade is required. High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Entry level computer experience and must have access to email/internet
• PSS certification (Will train at no cost to you!)

Benefits

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