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Personal Support Specialist (PSS) Per diem at MAINE VETERANS HOMES
Caribou, Maine, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Personal care, Psychosocial support, Resident assessment, Service plan implementation, Patient dignity preservation, Basic computer skills, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
Description Love Where You Work! Excellent per diem opportunity! MVH - Caribou is seeking per diem Personal Support Specialists (PSS). Under the supervision of the Residential Care Director, the Personal Support Specialist provides care that meets the physical and psychosocial needs of residents according to the residents’ functional assessment, service plan, and as directed by the supervisor. This care is delivered in a manner that highlights each resident’s abilities, preserves dignity and enhances quality of life. Requirements PSS or CNA certification required. CPR Certification preferred. High School graduate or GED equivalent required. Experience in a nursing home environment or work/volunteer experience with the elderly preferred. Requires proficiency in spoken and written English. Ability to understand and respond to residents’ needs and inquiries in English is required. Basic computer skills Maine Veterans’ Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Responsibilities
The Personal Support Specialist provides physical and psychosocial care to residents based on their functional assessments and service plans. They work under the supervision of the Residential Care Director to enhance the quality of life and preserve the dignity of each resident.