Personal Support Specialist, Full Time Evenings, Rumford Community Home

$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 is responsible for assisting with the overall care of residents in a long-term care facility. This full-time position involves working closely with nurses and other team members to provide personal care, ensure a safe and comfortable environment, and support residents in their daily activities. The role requires compassion, patience, and a commitment to treating residents with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Assists nurses in administering personal care needs to residents, including bathing, hygiene, and toileting.
• Sets up and monitors residents' prescribed diets during meal times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse.
• Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) from setup to total assistance.
• Encourages residents to achieve maximum ambulation following physical therapy instructions.
• Applies anti-embolic stockings as needed.
• Assists with bowel/bladder retraining and incontinent care.
• Cares for prosthetic devices and assists residents with their application and cleaning.
• Completes daily charting of care provided using CNA documentation sheets.
• Collects urine and stool specimens for lab testing.
• Provides colostomy care and reports any skin breakdown to the Charge Nurse.
• Maintains standard precautions and proper care of linens and contaminated equipment.
• Assists with personal care, including baths and oral hygiene.
• Checks and empties bedpans and urinals regularly.
• Provides comfort measures and assists with positioning of residents.
• Assists with postmortem care as designated by the Charge Nurse.
• Assists with range of motion exercises and transfers using various aids.
• Applies 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.
• 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 facility.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid.

Benefits

• 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 assistance and student loan repayment assistance.
• Family leave program for parental leaves.
• Comprehensive Wellness Program.