Personal Support Specialist (PSS)

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Aroostook Home Health Services is seeking Personal Support Specialists in ALL Aroostook County areas. This position is up to 40 hours per week depending on applicant and client availability. We are a non-profit, home based program offering a variety of home health care services for Aroostook County Residents since 1983.

Position Summary :

The primary responsibility of the Personal Support Specialist is to provide services which will assist the client to achieve greater independence in the home. Services are directed by the client / responsible family member.

Benefits :

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Essential Functions :

1. Assist clients with "hands-on" care, including

2. Assist client with preparing to do own personal care, including

3. Complete basic household chores

4. Complete other tasks as deemed necessary to assist client in remaining at home

5. Maintain compliance with the AHHS safety policies and procedures

6. Carry out AHHS policies and procedures in the following manner

Other Responsibilities :

Will assume other responsibilities deemed necessary and in the best interest of the organization as requested by the Director of Nursing Services or Executive Director

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

Schedule :

Work Locations Needing Services : (Updated Weekly)

Requirements :

Education, Skills and Experience Required :

Formal education beyond elementary level is not required, high school graduate preferred.

Experience working with chronically ill, disabled or elderly preferred.

Must be able to read, write and understand written and verbal instructions.

Must be able to demonstrate competency in skills needed to care for clients in their home

Must be able to work independently and to organize work efficiently.

Must be able to maintain client confidentiality.

Must be able to communicate and cooperate effectively.

Must have maturity to deal effectively with the job.

Enroll in a PSS course within 2 months of hire, and complete within 9 months of hire.