Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Per-Diem

Location: Presque Isle, ME

Description

Aroostook Home Health Services is seeking Personal Support Specialists (PSS) in ALL areas of Aroostook County. Aroostook Home Health is a non-profit organization offering a variety of home-based home health care services for Aroostook County residents since 1983. This position offers flexible scheduling up to 40 hours per week depending on applicant and client availability. 

Position Summary

Personal Support Specialist (PSS) is primarily responsible for providing direct assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL), supporting clients in maintaining greater independence in their homes.

Work locations needing services 

• Presque Isle and surrounding area
• Mapleton and surrounding area

Benefits and Schedule

• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Days, Afternoons, Evenings available
• Weekdays & Weekends available

• PSS certification (must successfully have PSS certification or be enrolled within 2 months of hire into PSS certification course and complete and obtain PSS certification within 9 months of hire)
• Driver’s License required
• Auto Insurance required
• Background Check required
• Smartphone with data for Electronic Visit Verification required
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required

Skills and Experience

• Experience working with chronically ill, disabled or elderly preferred
• Must be able to read, write and understand written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to demonstrate competency in skills needed to care for clients in their home
• Must be able to work independently and to organize work efficiently
• Must be able to maintain client confidentiality
• Must be able to communicate and cooperate effectively
• Must have maturity to deal effectively with the job