Personal Support Specialist (PSS) - 1st and 2nd shift opportunities! Full-Time!
Required skills
- 18 years of age
- MMR
- Varicella
- Influenza
Nice to have
- healthcare
- senior citizens
- assisted living
- memory care
Role summary
Woodlands Senior Living is seeking a Personal Support Specialist (PSS) for full-time, first and second shift opportunities. This role involves assisting senior residents with daily living activities, responding to call lights, performing assigned activities, and documenting care. The organization is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a family-owned provider of assisted living and memory care in Maine. Benefits include shift differentials, vacation pay, bonuses, tuition assistance, health benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Requirements include being 18 years of age, committing to obtaining PSS certification within 120 days of hire, and providing proof of immunizations.
Description
Do you have a background or interest in healthcare with a soft spot in your heart for helping senior citizens and their families? Do you seek a rewarding career within a supportive workplace? Consider joining our team - we offer the opportunity to improve the lives of others while fulfilling your own career goals. Hiring immediately!
Woodlands Senior Living is the first senior living organization in Maine to have earned an accreditation by The Joint Commission! What does this mean for you? You could have the opportunity to work with an organization that has surpassed high-level standards of quality, safety and experience for the residents, families and staff served.
We are a Maine-based, family-owned-and-operated organization that provides the people of Maine a trusted partner in assisted living and memory care. Our mission is to make each day the best day possible for every resident we serve. Our teammates are committed to high standards of behavior to deliver the highest quality of care and provide a safe and inclusive work environment.
What you will do as a Personal Support Specialist:
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, etc.)
- Assist residents with instrumental activities of daily living (using telephone, light housekeeping, meal preparation/service, etc.)
- Respond to resident call lights promptly
- Perform scheduled resident activities as assigned
- Accurately document care provisions or changes in resident statuses.
The benefits to join the team:
- Evening and night shift differentials to thank you for being flexible with your schedule
- Vacation and holiday pay because you deserve time to relax and recharge
- Perfect attendance bonus to recognize your dedication and commitment
- Referral bonus to show our appreciation for seeking new team members
- Tuition assistance because we believe in the investment of your growth and success
- Health, dental, vision and supplemental benefits to support your health
- 401(k) savings and investment plan to prepare for your future
Requirements
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must commit to obtaining PSS certification within 120 days of hire.
- Must provide proof of immunization/immunity to MMR, Varicella and Influenza.
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