Personal Support Specialist (PSS)
Company: Avesta
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:Avesta Housing is seeking a Personal Support
Specialist (PSS) to work at our assisted living facility, 75 State
Street. The role of a PSS is to provide high quality care to the
residents of the facility that include personal care, assistance
with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of
daily living. About 75 State StreetLocated in the historic West End
neighborhood of Portland, Maine, 75 State Street is a nonprofit
senior community offering a continuum of care that includes
Independent Living and Assisted Living. Our mission is to promote
the independence, dignity, and individuality of older people of all
financial abilities by offering supportive programs and services in
an urban, residential setting. Our goal is to provide the highest
quality of assisted living services in a nurturing home designed to
enhance the quality of life, respect personal dignity, and to
provide peace of mind to each resident as well as to their
respective family.What it's Like to Work HereOur team members have
positive attitudes, are creative problem solvers, and share a
dedication to providing our residents with sincere and thoughtful
care. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others,
strengthening our community, and ensuring compliance with state and
federal standard of care requirements gives us purpose and inspires
our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities
for growth have resulted in Avesta's 75 State Street location being
a popular place to work. What We're Looking ForThe person who is
ready for this opportunity will have 1 or more years' experience
working within a similar role and meet the following
requirements:Excellent judgmentCaring attitudeDetail orientedGood
communications skillsStrong interpersonal skills
A Valid PSS licenseExperience working with residents in a personal
care environment preferred.A Valid CPR certification or ability to
obtain within one yearAbility to meet facility and state
immunization requirements.Commitment to quality services and
treating residents with dignity and respect.Good written and oral
communication skills and ability to communicate effectively to
residents, family, staff, and outside facilities and
vendors.Ability to work effectively with others and portray a
positive, team-player attitude.Must be at least 18 years or
older.Click HERE to view the full job description for the Personal
Support Specialist (PSS) position.This is a non-exempt/hourly
position that pays $16.00 - $19.00 per hour, plus any applicable
shift differentials.Both day shift and evening shift schedules are
available!Day Shift: 6:30am - 3:00pmEvening Shift: 2:30pm -
11:00pmBenefitsWe have excellent employee benefits, including:
Employer-paid health and dental plans for employeesFlexible
spending and dependent care accounts401(k) retirement savings plan
with immediate vested match of up to 6%Employer-paid basic life,
long-term and short-term disabilityFree mental wellness services
for benefits-eligible employees 7 paid holidaysUp to 8 weeks paid
parental leaveGenerous earned time, starting with 19 days in first
year of employmentProfessional development assistanceEmployee
referral programTuition reimbursementReady to Apply?If this job
sounds like a fit for you, please click through to our Employment
Application and apply today! PM21PId6fb87b62dae-25660-32926355
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