Personal Support Specialist in Waterville/Winslow, ME Areas

Posted 5 Days Ago
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Waterville, ME, USA
In-Office
19-21 Hourly
Entry level
Agency • Professional Services
The Role
Provides in-home personal care and daily living assistance, including hygiene, bathing, dressing, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication administration, vital-sign checks, transportation support, and client observation. Communicates client conditions and treatment plans with caregivers, nurses, doctors, and families. Requires a high school diploma, reliable transportation, current or obtainable PSS certification, background-check clearance, and compassionate independent work skills.
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Currently hiring PART TIME & FULL TIME IN WINSLOW & WATERVILLE AREAS!

At Damascus Home Care, we have a deep compassion for and commitment to providing the best care possible for our clients and we believe our employees are our greatest asset. 

We are also a company that understands how important employees are and are constantly investing time and money to make sure that all our employees are at the very top of industry

 standards. Damascus is a family-oriented company that takes care of its employees. Come and join our team to experience our great company.

BENEFITS

  • Company Health Insurance
  • PTO 
  • 401K with Employer Match
  • Paid Training 
  • Ancillary Benefits
  • Pay Rate $18.50 - $21.00

Responsibilities

  • Help clients with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing and other daily tasks
  • Perform basic health care services for clients, including checking vital signs or administering prescription medication
  • Help with general light housekeeping, including cooking meals
  • Make transportation arrangements or provide transportation for clients as needed
  • Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors and family members
  • Observe and report on each client’s condition
  • Stay up-to-date with home health aide training, policies and procedures

Qualifications

  • Previous experience as a home health aide preferred BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Access to reliable transportation
  • Current PSS Cert or willing to obtain one
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check and provide references
  • Ability to think and work both independently and with direction
  • Must have exceptional personal hygiene
  • Must be respectful and compassionate with a good bedside manner
  • Knowledge of basic housekeeping

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Access to reliable transportation
  • Current PSS certification or willingness to obtain one
  • Pass a criminal background check and provide references
  • Ability to work independently and with direction
  • Exceptional personal hygiene
  • Respectful, compassionate demeanor and good bedside manner
  • Knowledge of basic housekeeping
  • Previous home health aide experience
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The Company

What We Do

Damascus Home Care LLC is a professional in-home care agency providing compassionate, high-quality services for seniors and families throughout the state of Maine. Their mission is to create a nurturing environment where family takes center stage, offering tailored solutions that foster meaningful connections and enhance the overall well-being of their consumers, emphasizing dignity, respect, and professionalism in every interaction.

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