PSS Personal Support Specialist Adult Homecare

Home, Hope and Healing, Inc. is seeking a PSS to work with an adult client in the Whitefield area. This role involves providing 12 hours of care over 2 days per week, with variable shift lengths primarily during the day. The schedule will be built collaboratively to meet your needs, and flexibility is offered for per diem or full-time work in your preferred location.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-on-1, client-centered care as part of the client’s authorized and individual care plan
• Assist with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, and undressing
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding
• Support transfer and/or mobility, safe restroom use, and maintaining continence
• Assist with activities of daily living, such as meal preparation, communication (telephone, email, internet), general housework (laundry, dishes, grocery shopping), and maintaining a hygienic residence

Requirements

• PSS certificate is preferred but not required; must enroll in a PSS course upon hire and complete it within 6 months (reimbursement for course fees after meeting work requirements)
• Current PSS certificate or active CNA certification is highly preferred
• One year of clinical experience in home care preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Successful passing of background checks

Benefits

• Up to 11 days of paid vacation/sick time (dependent upon employment classification)
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match (100% vested)
• Employer-paid $20,000 life & AD&D insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Health insurance with a generous employer contribution toward the premium and $2,000 toward the deductible (HRA)
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, limited-purpose medical, and dependent care)
• Supplemental insurance plans (short-term disability, life, cancer, etc.)
• Access to over 200 continuous education online courses for self-development

Dementia experience is preferred. Regional Nurse Managers provide ongoing support, supervision, and education to team members.