Personal Support Specialist PSS

About the role

The role of a Personal Support Specialist (PSS) at New Communities involves providing caregiver support to seniors to live life fully. You will assist with personal care and inspire residents to participate in fun, recreational activities. PSSs do not pass medications to residents; however, there are opportunities to advance your career and become a Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA).

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks for seniors
• Inspire residents to engage in recreational activities
• Do not pass medications to residents
• Opportunities to advance to CRMA certification

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED
• 18 years of age or over
• Experience in direct care, preferred but not required. Willingness to train.
• Able to communicate effectively with residents and coworkers whose primary language is English

Benefits

• Paid training opportunities and certifications
• Same day pay option
• Health insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid time off - Up to 15 days off per year for full-time employee
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000/year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% company match
• Wellness program including fitness reimbursement
• Birthday bonus

Pay

• Part-time positions: $15.10 to $16.85 per hour
• Per diem positions: $15.10 per hour

Schedule

• Part-time positions offer flexible schedules
• Per diem positions work on an as-needed basis