What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Support Specialist in Kennebec & Somerset Counties position at Damascus Home Care LLC?
Currently hiring PART TIME & FULL TIME IN KENNEBEC & SOMERSET COUNTIES!
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 each other. 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, provided
- 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.
Salary : $19 - $21