PSS in Training

Birch Bay Retirement Village•Bar Harbor, ME

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The PSS (in training) is responsible for the provision of hands on care and services to meet identified resident needs. This includes coordination with other CNA/CRMA/PSS staff, implementation of the interdisciplinary service plan for each resident, reporting changes to resident condition and documenting resident physical ability to perform self-care. The PSS observes, documents, and reports all aspects of resident activities of daily living to ensure appropriate level of care and placement. The PSS works with the assistance of a preceptor/mentor, the direction of the RCC or Quality Care Coordinator and under the supervision and guidance of the RN to maintain the highest levels of physical, psychological, social and spiritual well-being in accordance with the resident service plan and current standards of care.

Requirements

Must be 18 years old.
PSS certification or recertification within 120 days of hire date.
One or more years experience in geriatrics.
Familiarity with memory loss care.
BLS within 120 days of hire date.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and in writing.
Ability for high performance under stressful situations.
Must be able to prioritize, multi-task and follow through.

Nice To Haves

Additional languages preferred.
Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Provision of hands on care and services to meet identified resident needs.
Coordination with other CNA/CRMA/PSS staff.
Implementation of the interdisciplinary service plan for each resident.
Reporting changes to resident condition.
Documenting resident physical ability to perform self-care.
Observing, documenting, and reporting all aspects of resident activities of daily living to ensure appropriate level of care and placement.
Working with the assistance of a preceptor/mentor, the direction of the RCC or Quality Care Coordinator and under the supervision and guidance of the RN to maintain the highest levels of physical, psychological, social and spiritual well-being in accordance with the resident service plan and current standards of care.