Schedule/Status: per-diem/flexible (open to part time and status as well)
Department: GUIDE
Service Area: Lewiston, Maine
Role: Dementia Respite PSS, Caregiver, Personal Support Specialist, Personal Care Specialist
Work Setting: Community
About Andwell
At Andwell, you don’t just work here — you belong.
Being part of the team at Andwell Health Partners means belonging to a community of people with purpose, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of those we serve by providing innovative and compassionate health care in the comfort of their homes and communities.
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Take control of your day with flexible scheduling options.
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Free training provided, no experience needed.
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Career ladder opportunities (PSS → CNA → LPN or Coordinator).
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Stability – an employer of choice for 50 years.
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Centralized HR, IT, education, and employee experience departments for improved support.
About the GUIDE Program
The GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) program is a new pilot initiative at Andwell designed to enhance the quality of life for both individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. Through this program, Andwell provides structured respite care and support that allows caregivers time to rest, recharge, and continue providing care at home with confidence and peace of mind.
As a Dementia Respite PSS, you’ll play a key role in the success of the GUIDE program—offering compassionate, specialized care and meaningful companionship during 4-hour respite visits designed to meet the unique needs of each participant and their family.
What You’ll Do
Provide dementia-informed caregiving, companionship, and support to clients in their homes, such as:
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Engaging in meaningful activities (reading, games, conversation, walks)
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Supporting personal care and hygiene
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Assisting with mobility
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Providing emotional support and reassurance
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Supporting caregivers by offering respite through scheduled visits
What You’ll Bring
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Certified Personal Support Specialist (PSS) credential (required)
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Experience working with individuals living with dementia
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Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
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Compassionate, patient, and caring demeanor
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Interest in helping people live healthier, happier, and more connected lives
Come see what we do with a ride-along or job shadow!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Skills Required
- Certified Personal Support Specialist (PSS) credential
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Auto insurance
- Experience working with individuals living with dementia
- Compassionate, patient, and caring demeanor
- Interest in helping people live healthier, happier, and more connected lives
What We Do
Andwell Health Partners is Maine's largest independent, non-profit home and community-based healthcare and care management organization. It is dedicated to enhancing quality of life by providing innovative and compassionate healthcare services, including home health, hospice, palliative care, behavioral health, and pediatric therapy to residents across all 16 counties of Maine.
