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Summary
Mid Coast-Parkview Health offers all the services you expect from a high-quality community health organization. Mid Coast Hospital provides Surgical Services, Maternity Care, and Behavioral Health services, 24-hour Emergency care, Intensive Care, Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics, Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging, Cardiac Catheterization, Interventional Radiology, rehabilitation and therapy, and an array of community health & wellness programs aimed at preventing and managing chronic diseases.
Conveniently located in beautiful downtown Brunswick, the Mid Coast Hospital Walk-In Clinic offers expert and urgent care for minor medical problems such as cuts, sprains, coughs, and infections, plus on-site diagnostic services, a co-located laboratory service center, and integration with primary care.
The Senior Health Center's memory unit is looking for a full-time PSS to join our team!
For a limited time, MaineHealth is offering sign-on bonuses for Personal Support Specialists (PSS):
- 0-1 years of experience eligible for $2,500 (full time)
- 1+ years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time)
Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time PSS position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.
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Position Summary This position consists of 32 hours per week.
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The PSS (Personal Support Specialist) is responsible for providing excellent, resident-centered, personal care. This care includes assistance with showering/bathing, dressing, toileting and mobility. In addition, the PSS will help with meal service, laundry, housekeeping and other tasks as assigned. The successful candidate is a compassionate, patient caregiver with high energy and a strong desire to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents.
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Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
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Education: High school diploma preferred; at least 18 years old.
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License/Certifications: PSS certification or willing to obtain within 90 days of hire
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Experience: Prior long-term care experience preferred.
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Exhibit mature responsible behavior.
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Understand and practice resident confidentiality.
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Able to read, write and speak English.
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Able to follow direction and accurately report to the Registered Nurse (or appropriate designee) any changes in resident condition.
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Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
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Must have an acceptable criminal background check.
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MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.