Personal Support Specialist - GUIDE Program (2876)
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Andwell Health Partners
NY
Summary
Provide dementia-informed caregiving and companionship to clients in their homes through structured respite visits. Support caregivers by assisting with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and engaging clients in meaningful activities.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Lewiston Main Office - LEWISTON, ME 04240Position Type: Per DiemSalary Range: $17.60 - $21.76 HourlyJob Category: Home HealthQualificationsSchedule/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.
Take control of your day with flexible scheduling options.
Free training provided, no experience needed.
Career ladder opportunities (PSS → CNA → LPN or Coordinator).
Stability – an employer of choice for 50 years.
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:
Engaging in meaningful activities (reading, games, conversation, walks)
Supporting personal care and hygiene
Assisting with mobility
Providing emotional support and reassurance
Supporting caregivers by offering respite through scheduled visits
What You’ll Bring
Certified Personal Support Specialist (PSS) credential (required)
Experience working with individuals living with dementia
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
Compassionate, patient, and caring demeanor
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.
As Maine’s largest independent non-profit home healthcare organization providing health, hospice and care management services since 1966, Andwell Health Partners knows the focus should be on health – not illness. We help people – from infancy to end of life – thrive and maximize their independence by providing the skilled medical attention and state-of-the-art solutions needed to achieve personal health goals.
We offer a culture of compassion that goes beyond traditional health care. Androscoggin’s remarkable staff treats not only the physical, but emotional and spiritual well-being of individuals and their loved ones with dignity, humanity, and respect.
Founded
1966
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Lewiston, Maine
As Maine’s largest independent non-profit home healthcare organization providing health, hospice and care management services since 1966, Andwell Health Partners knows the focus should be on health – not illness. We help people – from infancy to end of life – thrive and maximize their independence by providing the skilled medical attention and state-of-the-art solutions needed to achieve personal health goals.
We offer a culture of compassion that goes beyond traditional health care. Androscoggin’s remarkable staff treats not only the physical, but emotional and spiritual well-being of individuals and their loved ones with dignity, humanity, and respect.
Founded
1966
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Lewiston, Maine
