Brunswick, ME
24 days ago
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.
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