Personal Support Specialist, Full Time Days, Rumford Community Homes

$37,960 - $37,960/Yr

Rumford Community Home - Rumford, ME

Full-time - Entry Level

Rumford, ME

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Personal Support Specialist (PSS) at Rumford Community Home plays a vital role in providing personal care and support to residents in a long-term care facility. This part-time position involves working closely with nursing staff to ensure the comfort and well-being of residents, while also maintaining a safe and homelike environment. The PSS is responsible for assisting with daily living activities, monitoring dietary needs, and documenting care provided, all while embodying the values of compassion and respect for residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses in administering personal care to residents, including bathing, hygiene, and toileting.
• Set up and monitor residents' prescribed diets during meal times.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse.
• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), providing varying levels of assistance as needed.
• Encourage residents to achieve maximum ambulation, following physical therapy instructions.
• Apply anti-embolic stockings and assist with bowel/bladder retraining and incontinent care.
• Care for prosthetic devices and assist residents with their application and cleaning.
• Complete daily charting of care provided using CNA documentation sheets.
• Collect voided urine and stool specimens for lab testing.
• Provide colostomy care and report any skin breakdown to the Charge Nurse.
• Maintain standard precautions and proper care of linens and contaminated equipment.
• Assist with personal care, including baths, oral hygiene, and peri care.
• Assist with the emptying of bedpans and urinals, checking them every two hours.
• Provide comfort measures and assist with positioning of residents.
• Assist with postmortem care as designated by the Charge Nurse.
• Assist with range of motion exercises and transfers using various devices.
• Apply treatments as directed by the Charge Nurse.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Must be eligible to obtain PSS certification within the first 120 days unless already certified.
• Completion of certification program and placement on the State Registry within four months is required.
• Residential Aide must have Residential Care Specialist 1 (RCS-I) or Personal Support Specialist (PSS) Certification, which may be obtained within four months of employment.
• Six months to one year of experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate tolerance, patience, and respect for residents.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a long-term care setting.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus of $2500.
• Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
• Medical plan with enhanced Tier 1 benefits.
• Dental plan.
• Vision plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Basic Life insurance at no cost.
• Supplemental Life insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings plans.
• Tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment assistance.
• Family leave program for Parental Leaves.
• Comprehensive Wellness Program.