Residential Aide (PSS) - Per Diem, Days
About The Position
Bolster Heights is seeking a Residential Aide- PSS to join our team! This is a Per Diem position. Starting pay is $18.25 Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services. If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application! Assists with the overall care of residents in cooperation with other facility staff as assigned by the charge person/Director of Clinical Services. Works in close cooperation with other team members to give personal care to assigned residents as needed. Assists in any way possible to provide a safe, homelike, and comfortable environment for the residents.
Requirements
- High School or GED preferred but not required.
- Must be eligible to obtain PSS within first 120 days unless already certified. Student must complete certification program and be placed on the State Registry within four months.
- Residential Aide must have Residential Care Specialist 1(RCS-I), or Personal Support Specialist (PSS) Certification. May be trained within four months of employment.
- Six months to one-year experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists nurses working with assigned residents to administer to their personal needs; bathing, daily hygiene, toileting, lifting, turning or re-positioning with the nurse.
- Sets up and monitors residents prescribed diets during meal times.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse/CRMA.
- Assists resident with ADLs including set up to extensive or total assist in care needs.
- Encourages resident to achieve maximum ambulation. Following P.T. instructions/program as needed.
- Applies anti-embolic stockings (no ace bandages).
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
