Personal Support Specialist (PSS) – Evening & Overnight Shifts | Competitive Compensation
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Woodlands Senior Living of Farmington
Farmington, ME, US
Summary
Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and mobility, as well as light housekeeping and meal service. Responsibilities also include responding to call lights and accurately documenting changes in resident status.
Job Description
Description
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $1,500 for qualified full-time PSS hires!
To qualify, applicants must be fully PSS certified at the time of hire. Bonus is paid as $500 at 60 days, $500 at 120 days, and $500 at 180 days of employment. The bonus is for full-time hires only and is forfeited if employment ends 180 days before.
Make a Difference Every Day as a Personal Support Specialist
Are you passionate about helping older adults live with dignity, comfort, and independence? If you are looking for meaningful work in a supportive environment, we invite you to join our team as a Personal Support Specialist (PSS).
Woodlands Senior Living is a Maine-based, family-owned organization dedicated to assisted living and memory care. Our mission is to make each day the best day possible for every resident we serve. Our team members play an essential role in creating a safe, welcoming, and compassionate community for residents and their families.
What You'll Do
As a PSS, you'll provide hands-on support while building positive relationships with the residents in our care. Your responsibilities will include:
- Helping residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and other daily personal-care needs
- Supporting residents with household and lifestyle activities, including telephone use, light housekeeping, and meal preparation or service
- Responding promptly and compassionately to resident call lights
- Participating in scheduled activities and encouraging resident engagement
- Observing residents and accurately documenting care provided and changes in condition
- Maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive environment
What We Offer
We recognize the important work our caregivers do and provide a benefits package designed to support you both at work and beyond:
- Evening and overnight shift differentials
- Vacation and holiday pay
- Perfect attendance bonus
- Employee referral bonus
- Tuition assistance
- Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options
- 401(k) savings and investment plan
- Up to $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible full-time certified PSS hires
Requirements
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Current PSS certification is required for sign-on bonus eligibility
- If not already certified, must commit to obtaining PSS certification within 120 days of hire
- Proof of immunization/immunity to MMR and Varicella
- Strong English communication skills and the ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions
- A dependable, compassionate approach to caring for older adults
