Personal Support Specialist
•9 days ago
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$22 per hour |
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| Hours | Part-time |
| Location | Athens, Maine |
About this job
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lt;stronggt;Job Title:lt;/stronggt; Personal Support Specialist (PSS)lt;brgt; lt;brgt; lt;stronggt;Schedule:lt;/stronggt; Part-Timelt;brgt;lt;brgt;
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lt;stronggt;Job Summary:lt;/stronggt;lt;brgt; We are seeking a compassionate and reliable lt;stronggt;Personal Support Specialist (PSS)lt;/stronggt; to join our team. The PSS provides essential, hands-on support to individuals in their homes, helping them maintain independence and a high quality of life. This role is ideal for someone who is caring, dependable, and committed to making a difference in the lives of others.lt;brgt;lt;brgt;
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lt;stronggt;Key Responsibilities:lt;brgt;lt;/stronggt;lt;brgt;
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lt;ligt;Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobilitylt;brgt;lt;brgt;
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lt;ligt;Perform light housekeeping duties including meal preparation, laundry, and tidying living spaceslt;brgt;lt;brgt;
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lt;ligt;Provide companionship and emotional support to clientslt;brgt;lt;brgt;
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lt;ligt;Assist with medication reminders (as allowed by state regulations)lt;brgt;lt;brgt;
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lt;ligt;Monitor and report any changes in the client’s condition or behaviorlt;brgt;lt;brgt;
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lt;ligt;Follow care plans and document daily activities accuratelylt;brgt;lt;brgt;
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lt;ligt;Adhere to safety protocols and infection control procedureslt;brgt;lt;brgt;
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lt;stronggt;Qualifications:lt;brgt;lt;/stronggt;lt;brgt;
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lt;ligt;High school diploma or equivalentlt;brgt;lt;brgt;
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lt;ligt;Certification as a Personal Support Specialist (PSS) or willingness to complete approved traininglt;brgt;lt;brgt;
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lt;ligt;Previous experience in home care, assisted living, or a related field is preferred but not requiredlt;brgt;lt;brgt;
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lt;ligt;Strong communication and interpersonal skillslt;brgt;lt;brgt;
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lt;ligt;Ability to handle physical aspects of the job (e.g., lifting, bending)lt;brgt;lt;brgt;
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lt;ligt;Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license (if travel is required)lt;brgt;lt;brgt;
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lt;ligt;Must pass background checks and any other state-required screeningslt;brgt;lt;brgt;
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lt;/ulgt;lt;divgt;lt;stronggt;Why Join Us:lt;/stronggt;lt;/divgt;lt;divgt;lt;brgt;lt;/divgt;lt;ulgt;
lt;ligt;Flexible part-time hourslt;brgt;lt;brgt;
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lt;ligt;Supportive team environmentlt;brgt;lt;brgt;
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lt;ligt;Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the communitylt;brgt;lt;brgt;
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