Personal Support Specialist-Memory Impaired

Brunswick, Maine

Employer: Maine Medical Center
Industry: Nursing/Clinical Support
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Part-Time
Summary
  • 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.
Created: 2024-08-22
Reference: 190690
Country: United States
State: Maine
City: Brunswick

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