PSS Personal Support Specialist Skilled Pediatric Homecare

About the role

Provide 1-on-1, client-centered care and services for a Pediatric client in the Searsport area. Block time shifts, 8-12 hours/day; days, evenings, or nights. Flexibility to work Per Diem or Full Time in the location that you choose. You will provide in-home assistance that is part of the client's authorized and individual care plan.

Schedule

• Monday–Thursday: 2 p.m.–6 p.m.
• Fridays: 4 p.m.–7 p.m.
• Saturdays/Sundays: 1 p.m.–7 p.m.

Duties

• Personal hygiene – bathing, grooming and oral care
• Dressing and undressing
• Meal preparation and feeding
• Transfer and/or mobility
• Safe restroom use and maintaining continence
• Activities of daily living such as meal preparation
• Assistance with communicating on the telephone, email, or internet
• General housework such as laundry, dishes, and maintaining a hygienic place of residence

Support

Our model of care includes regional Nurse Managers who provide ongoing support, supervision, and education to members of the team.

Benefits

Excellent benefits (dependent upon employment classification) include:

• Up to 11 days of Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match that is 100% vested
• Employer-paid $20,000 Life & AD&D Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Insurance with a generous employer contribution towards the premium and $2,000 towards the deductible (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, limited-purpose medical, and dependent)
• Supplemental insurance plans such as Short-term Disability, Life, Cancer, etc.
• Over 200 continuing education online courses available for self-development

Requirements

• PSS certificate is preferred but not required; must enroll in PSS course upon hire and complete course within 6 months. Reimbursement for course fees after meeting work requirements.
• One year of clinical experience in home care preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Successful passing of background checks