Personal Support Specialist (PSS)

Lincoln, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Colonial Health Careis a Maine owned and operated award-winning nursing facility located on aquiet street in Lincoln Maine. At Colonial we strive to be the very best atwhat we do both in the eyes of those we serve and our friendly staff. We aretruly a team in every sense and we believe and support one another as we allwork together. Colonial Health Care has a great on-boarding program and offersseveral staff growth opportunities with tuition reimbursement earn while youlearn opportunities a full benefit package with generous earned-benefit timeholiday pay annual performance pay rate increases and staffing ratios higherthan competitors. Come join us and become part of our supportive team. Underthe ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare Colonial Health Care follows in FirstAtlantics long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.

$2000 sign on bonus for eligible employees

Current openings for 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am

Personal Support Specialists (PSS) providehands-on assistance with daily living for older adults with functionallimitations and people with disabilities. PSSs provide services related to amembers physical requirements for assistance with Activities of Daily Living(ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs). A PSS providesthese services according to an authorized plan of care which can be differentdepending on where and who they are working with.

The PSS (Personal Support Specialist) is responsible forproviding excellent resident-centered personal care. This care includesassistance with showering/bathing dressing toileting and mobility. Inaddition the PSS will help with meal service laundry housekeeping and othertasks as assigned. The successful candidate is a compassionate patientcaregiver with high energy and a strong desire to make a positive difference inthe lives of our residents.

As youre caring for your Residents you have:

Flexible Shifts
Tuition reimbursement and education support to grow your career
Eligible employees have access to full benefits; medical dental vision life and disability
Paid Time Off available to all employees
401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution!
A wonderful working environment

As a PSS you will help create a caring environment as part of a clinical team focusing on providing personal support to your Residents in an Assisted Living environment. Getting to know your Residents is one of the most rewarding parts of this job!

PSS Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma
Personal Support Specialist Certification OR not yet a PSS we will train you!
Grow your career: We providing training to become a Certified Residential Medication Aide which allows you to receive an immediate pay increase!
Experience with or desire to spend your work day caring for people especially those who are older and/or chronically ill.
Focus on a high-level of customer service.
Ability to work with independence flexibility good judgment verbal communication creating a safe environment positive customer relationships.

All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellentreferences and passing the Maine State Background Check.

Required Experience: