Personal Support Specialist-Assisted Living

Summary

Mid Coast-Parkview Health offers all the services you expect from a high-quality community health organization. Mid Coast Hospital provides Surgical Services, Maternity Care, and Behavioral Health services, 24-hour Emergency care, Intensive Care, Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics, Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging, Cardiac Catheterization, Interventional Radiology, rehabilitation and therapy, and an array of community health & wellness programs aimed at preventing and managing chronic diseases.

Conveniently located in beautiful downtown Brunswick, the Mid Coast Hospital Walk-In Clinic offers expert and urgent care for minor medical problems such as cuts, sprains, coughs, and infections, plus on-site diagnostic services, a co-located laboratory service center, and integration with primary care.

The Senior Health Center's Assisted Living unit is looking for a part time PSS to join our team!

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a $4,000 sign on bonus for Personal Support Specialists (PSS):

Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time PSS position, per diem hires are ineligible.

Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

• Position Summary This position consists of 24 hours per week.
  
  • The PSS (Personal Support Specialist) is responsible for providing excellent, resident-centered, personal care. This care includes assistance with showering/bathing, dressing, toileting and mobility. In addition, the PSS will help with meal service, laundry, housekeeping and other tasks as assigned. The successful candidate is a compassionate, patient caregiver with high energy and a strong desire to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents.
• Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
  
  • Education: High school diploma preferred; at least 18 years old.
  • License/Certifications: PSS certification or willing to obtain within 90 days of hire
  • Experience:Prior long-term care experience preferred.
  • Exhibit mature responsible behavior.
  • Understand and practice resident confidentiality.
  • Able to read, write and speak English.
  • Able to follow direction and accurately report to the Registered Nurse (or appropriate designee) any changes in resident condition.
  • Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
  • Must have an acceptable criminal background check.