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Personal Support Specialist (PSS)

First Atlantic Health Care

Freeport, MEJob$19–22/hrTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$19–22/hr
Location
Freeport, ME
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Personal Support Specialist Certification

Job overview

First Atlantic Health Care is hiring a Personal Support Specialist (PSS). Personal Support Specialists at Freeport Place provide hands‑on assistance with daily living for older adults and individuals with disabilities, delivering resident‑centered care such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and mobility support while also helping with meals, laundry, and housekeeping in a compassionate, high‑energy environment.

Key focus areas include Provide hands‑on assistance with daily living for older adults, Assist with showering, bathing, dressing, toileting, and mobility, and Help with meal service, laundry, and housekeeping tasks.

Important skills include Customer Service, Independence, Adaptability, Good Judgment, Communication, and Creating A Safe Environment. Preferred (not required): Compassion, Patience, and High Energy.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceIndependenceAdaptabilityGood JudgmentCommunicationCreating a Safe EnvironmentPositive Customer RelationshipsCompassionPatienceHigh Energy

Qualifications

High School DiplomaPersonal Support Specialist CertificationExperience With or Desire to Care for PeopleMaine State Background Check

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Employment Status: Varied Schedule * *

Pay Rate: 19

PayRate Interval: Hourly

PayRate Max: 22

Shift: Varied Shifts

Freeport Place provides one of the finest independent living communities in Maine. Freeport Place is a place where active seniors enjoy the independence they want with the assistance they need to make a rich and rewarding lifestyle for many years to come. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Freeport Place Assisted Living follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.

Available Shifts Include:630a - 3p (Full Time 30+ hours)

230p-11p (Full Time 30+ hours)

Weekend Warrior Program (30+hours Weekends Only)Part Time & Per Diem

Hourly Wage: $19.00 - $22.00

Personal Support Specialists (PSS) provide hands-on assistance with daily living for older adults with functional limitations and people with disabilities. PSSs provide services related to a member’s physical requirements for assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs). A PSS provides these services according to an authorized plan of care, which can be different depending on where and who they are working with.

The PSS (Personal Support Specialist) is responsible for providing excellent, resident-centered, personal care. This care includes assistance with showering/bathing, dressing, toileting and mobility. In addition, the PSS will help with meal service, laundry, housekeeping and other tasks as assigned. The successful candidate is a compassionate, patient caregiver with high energy and a strong desire to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents.

As you’re caring for your Residents, you have:

  • Flexible Shifts

  • Tuition reimbursement and education support to grow your career

  • Eligible employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability

  • Paid Time Off available to all employees

  • 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution!

  • A wonderful working environment

As a PSS, you will help create a caring environment as part of a clinical team, focusing on providing personal support to your Residents in an Assisted Living environment. Getting to know your Residents is one of the most rewarding parts of this job!

PSS Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma

  • Personal Support Specialist Certification OR not yet a PSS, we will train you!

  • Grow your career: We providing training to become a Certified Residential Medication Aide – which allows you to receive an immediate pay increase!

  • Experience with or desire to spend your work day caring for people, especially those who are older and/or chronically ill.

  • Focus on a high-level of customer service.

  • Ability to work with independence, flexibility, good judgment, verbal communication, creating a safe environment, positive customer relationships.

All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellent references and passing the Maine State Background Check.

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