Personal Support Specialist (PSS) with on the job training provided!
Company: Avesta Housing
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits
including free medical insurance! We are also offering up to a
$1500 sign on bonus for full time positions!Avesta Housing is
seeking a PSS to work at our assisted living residence, 75 State
Street. No previous experience necessary as we provide on the job
training to help you receive your PSS certification! We offer
flexible work schedules, opportunities for growth, autonomy, and
the ear of our leadership team. Our team is dedicated to supporting
one another and providing our residents with sincere and thoughtful
care. Come join us at Avesta Housing to obtain the work/life
balance you have been searching!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.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.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.Requirements:PI173612170SDL2017
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