PSS Position Available In Cumberland, Maine

Ace Home Care LLC PSS in Portland
, Maine This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information,
please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1187882 Job description As a dedicated Personal Support Specialist (PSS) in Maine, your primary
responsibilities will involve providing compassionate and personalized
care to individuals in need. This includes assisting with daily living
activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. Monitoring and
administering medications, as well as maintaining a clean and safe
living environment for clients, are integral aspects of the role.
Additionally, you will collaborate with healthcare professionals to
create and implement individualized care plans, ensuring the well-being
and independence of your clients.

Responsibilities:

Perform tasks assigned by the Supervisor. Report in writing, on agency forms, to the Supervisor on each client
assignment. Promptly reports any significant changes observed or reported in the
clients condition. Confer as required with the Supervisor regarding clients progress. Provide Personal Care services which may include assistance with
bathing, getting in and out of bed, teeth, mouth, denture and hair
care, assistance with mobility and ambulation including use of
walker, cane or crutches, changing of bed and laundering the bed
linens and personal clothing skin care excluding wound care, care of
glasses and hearing aids, assistance with dressing and undressing,
toileting, including use and care of bedpan, urinal, commode,
toilet, light cleaning in essential areas of the home during
personal care activities, meal prep, food purchasing, meal serving,
simple transfers, including bed to chair or wheelchair and reverse,
accompanying the client to obtain medical diagnosis and treatment,
other delegated tasks by the Management/Nurses. Follow universal precautions/proper infection control when providing
client service. Maintain client confidentiality per HIPAA and Agency policy
guidelines. Perform ONLY tasks specified for each individual client on the
service plan. Follow emergency procedures in the event of any medical or
non-medical situations. Follow client rights at all times. Record each activity performed on each case on a daily basis. Report any incidents immediately to the Supervisor. Submit Daily Activity Sheets and record accurately on a timely basis
(weekly). Follow instructions, is punctual and is at work as scheduled. Follow all agency policy and procedures. Attend in-service education annually per agency policy.

Qualifications:

Prefer a High school diploma or equivalent. PSS Certificate or able to get PSS Certificate within 9 months and start
the class within 2 months of being hired. Prefer one (1) year experience in the care of clients. Shows an interest and concern for people, good judgment and tact in
dealing with the sick. Practices good hygiene and is neat in personal appearance. Speaks, reads, and writes and able to communicate effectively in
English. Current CPR certification preferred. Must have a comprehensive background check (include criminal check). Driver’s License is required.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$18.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 4 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Morning shift On call Overtime Rotating weekends Weekends as needed

Experience:

Caregiving:

1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to Commute the counties ace home care serves Cumberland, Androscoggin, Oxford, York, Sagadahoc.

Work Location:

In person

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$17.00 – $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 40 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off Referral program

Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 4 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Morning shift No nights On call Weekends as needed

Experience:

Caregiving:

1 year (Preferred) Must of Have PSS Certification or willing to get certified within 90
days Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Portland, ME (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Portland, ME:

Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person