Personal Support Specialist Windham Position Available In Cumberland, Maine

This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information,please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1222342P.S.S. / P.C.A.

Job DescriptionDuties and Responsibilities:

The PSS/PCA (caregiver) will perform all duties in a mature, responsibleand professional manner. Thecaregiver must maintain good communication with AllMed Staffing of NewEngland and adhere to policiesof confidentiality. He or she will deliver consumer focused care in ahome environment, respecting theindividuality and dignity of each consumer/family and co-workersincluding the completion of the followingduties:

Participates in all aspects of personal care to ensure the physical,psychological, social and spiritual needsof each consumer/family.

Utilizes therapeutic communication by establishing a workingrelationship with consumer/family andco-workers for the purpose of meeting the consumer needs; ensuringrespect, dignity and individuality.

Responsible for formulating, delivering, and reporting the dailyconsumer care needs and personalpreferences to other team members by:? Gather pertinent data and information from the report.? Seek direction from AllMed Staffing of New England.? Observe consumers for any changes, documenting and reporting themimmediately to AllMed Staffing of New England.? Assess and document behaviors and activities of daily living.? Report unusual events immediately to All Med Staffing.? Specific duties include but are not limited to:? Deliver effective and reliable care which will promote consumer/familychoice andacknowledges the consumer strengths and limitations as well as theirneed forsafety and wellbeing.? Assist with meals, preparing, cleaning, feeding and providingnourishmentsupplements.? Ensure daily cleanliness of consumers rooms, furniture, clothesclosets, mobilitydevices, tubs/washrooms/bathroom, utility rooms, living area andkitchen.? Respond immediately to call bells or emergency signal devices.? Following steps established in resident service plans to encourageeachconsumer to achieve identified goals.? Documenting changes, observations, incidents that occur to consumerswhile thecaregiver is on duty.? Handle situations as they arise and document them appropriately andexhibitethical standards that ensure residents privacy and confidentiality inall mattersmedical and personal.- – P.S.S. / P.C.A. Job Description