Personal Support Specialist (PSS), On the Job Training Provided!

Company: Avesta
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 9, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
No previous experience necessary as we provide on the job training to help you receive your PSS certification! Come find out what makes 75 State Street so special!Located 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.As a nonprofit organization, we care deeply about people - both for our residents who rely on 75 State Street to provide a safe, supportive environment in which to age in place, and for our staff - without whom we could not maintain our stellar reputation for care and community. When it comes to our staff, we strive to create strong teams, meaningful career growth, and an outstanding work environment. We are currently hiring Full-Time, Part-Time and Per Diem Personal Support Specialists to work in in our Assisted Living Unit. Competitive pay with shift differential!We are also offering up to a 1,500 sign-on bonus!!!POSITION SUMMARY: The role of Personal Support Specialist (PSS) is to provide high quality care to the residents of the facility that is consistent with procedures outlined by Health Services and the mission of 75 State Street. Duties include: personal care, assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL).ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Provide direct resident care including assistance with bathing, dressing, ambulation, transferring, and other physical and personal care assistance.Observe, report, and document changes in resident behavior and general condition. Maintain accurate medical records which includes height, weight, vital signs, ADL, and IADL.Ensure protection of residents and preservation of their rights; comply with Mandatory Reporting to Adult Protective Services.Provide a safe environment for residents, which includes: providing the appropriate support in event of an emergency, maintaining a clean environment and sanitary equipment, and ensuring adequate supplies.Provide assistance with equipment (i.e..: walkers, canes, etc.) as needed.Maintain resident confidentiality and abide by all relevant HIPAA and HITECH regulations and uphold Resident Rights.Follow established safety procedures and report safety hazards promptly.ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:Assist other nursing staff as necessary.Light housekeeping and cleaning.Assistance with residents' snacks and meals in accordance with practice or procedures.Assist with resident activities.Must value and foster an environment that ensures respect, support and safety for all members of the 75 State Street community, and actively promote the expansion of ideas, perspectives, and understanding that comes from having a diverse and inclusive community.Remain at the facility until a replacement arrives or to cover additional shifts when necessary.Attend all mandatory in-service trainings.Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Experience working with the elderly in a personal care environment preferred but not required.Valid CPR certification, or ability to obtain within one year of hire.Good written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate effectively to residents, family, staff, and outside facilities and vendors.Ability to meet facility and state immunization requirements.Commitment to quality services and treating residents with dignity and respect.Ability to work effectively with others and portray a positive, team-player attitude.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:PhysicalStrength: Must be able to occasionally lift, pull and move up to 100 pounds with assistance.Manual Dexterity: Must have the ability to frequently operate equipment listed below and frequently perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks.Coordination: Must be able to continuously perform tasks requiring hand-eye coordination such as stocking supplies. May be required to assist residents who are not steady on their feet.Mobility: Must be able to occasionally walk, stand, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, bend to floor, reach with hands/arms, climb stairs and remain in uncomfortable positions at times for prolonged periods.Speech: Must be able to continuously, clearly and precisely articulate and communicate when giving directions or interacting with staff, residents, visitors, healthcare professionals, and the public.Emotional Stability: Must be able to continuously deal effectively with stress created by multiple tasks, noises, interruptions and multiple priorities and work cooperatively as part of a team while maintaining a pleasant, professional demeanor. Benefits: Excellent benefit package including employer paid health, dental, vision, 403(b), flexible spending and dependent care accounts, life, long and short term disability, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and generous earned time. Excellent working environment. PM21.

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