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Assistance Plus
Personal Support Specialist (PSS)
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What they do
A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
$38,420 / year median in Maine
+24% projected growth
Job Description
at Assistance Plus in Waterville, Maine, United States Job Description Salary Range $17.75 - $18.00 Hourly Description The Personal Support Specialist ( PSS ) provides clients with assistance in activities of daily living (ADLs) which are outlined in the client service plan. Personal Support Specialists consistently deliver exceptional client service. The PSS will follow infection control procedures using universal precautions and will use proper body mechanics to ensure safety. The PSS will typically go to the homes of several clients during the work shift and will be responsible for transportation. This position will be required to meet the requirements of an irregular, changing schedule, working late in the day as well as on weekends and will be required to travel within a 30 mile radius of their home. Duties include and are not limited to: + Following duties in clients service plan + Assisting client with personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, nail, hair, skin and foot care + Assisting clients with elimination needs such as assistance to and from bathroom or commode, assisting with bedpan or urinal, catheter, ostomy and incontinent care + Assisting client with ambulating needs, assistive devices such as walker, cane, wheelchair, bed mobility, bed and chair transfers, Hoyer lift, gait belt and ROM , locomotion under professional supervision + Transporting when authorized + Assisting client with their nutritional needs including meal planning and preparation, shopping, assisting or prompting with feeding + Assisting clients with household duties by practicing good housekeeping techniques such as kitchen and bathroom cleanup, dusting, vacuuming, laundry and when authorized shopping and running errands + Observing, reporting and documenting any changes in the clients physical or mental status such as eating, sleeping, and general behavior + Promoting a safe and clean environment + Reporting any identified safety hazards found in the home + Performing other duties as assigned