Personal Support Specialist (PSS-Portland) at Sequel Employment Center

Portland, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Care, Home Health Services, Personal Care, Safety Procedures, Observation, Reporting, Documentation, Compassion, Energy, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

SequelCare of Maine, established in 2010, helps children, teens, adults and families with their behavioral and home health needs. We have offices in Yarmouth, Bangor and Searsport and serve clients throughout the state. We are part of a national organization, Sequel Youth and Family Services, and are a growing agency dedicated to the professional development of our programs and staff. If you’re looking for an agency to grow with, love to learn and are enthusiastic about supporting people in meeting their goals we’d love to meet you! We are looking for caring, compassionate, energetic team players to join our Home Health Division as a Personal Support Specialist. We provide services for clients of all ages, throughout the state, allowing them to maintain their independence and dignity in a setting where they are most comfortable-their own homes! Overview: Provides direct care home health services to meet the client's personal needs, promote the client’s comfort, and create a safe and clean environment. This is a part-time position with the ability to work full-time hours. Following Plan of Care which may include personal care which may include feeding, bathing, dressing, mobility, and other services Meets safety needs of patients/clients and using equipment safely and property Observes and reports changes in the condition and needs of the client to the supervisor Maintains and submits documents as required by agency policy and regulatory requirements Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience: Willingness to be trained Driver's License and Reliable Vehicle Required, willingness to travel to and work in clients’ homes Employee Benefits: Competitive wages, tuition reimbursement/loan forgiveness and medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and 401k to those meeting billable requirements. Portland, ME 04101

Responsibilities

The Personal Support Specialist provides direct home health services to meet the client's personal needs, promotes comfort, and maintains a safe and clean environment by following the established Plan of Care. This includes performing personal care tasks such as feeding, bathing, dressing, and mobility assistance while ensuring the safe use of equipment and reporting any changes in the client's condition to the supervisor.