Aroostook Home Health Services

We are a non-profit, home based program offering a variety of home health care services for Aroostook County Residents since 1983.. The primary responsibility of the Personal Support Specialist is to provide services which will assist the client to achieve greater independence in the home.. Will assume other responsibilities deemed necessary and in the best interest of the organization as requested by the Director of Nursing Services or Executive Director. As a licensed home health care agency, AHHS is subject to the vaccine mandate and must complete with CDC guidelines for masking and other PPE requirements.. Enroll in a PSS course within 2 months of hire, and complete within 9 months of hire.

support specialist

Description:
Aroostook Home Health Services is seeking Personal Support Specialists in ALL Aroostook County areas. This position is up to 40 hours per week depending on applicant and client availability. We are a non-profit, home based program offering a variety of home health care services for Aroostook County Residents since 1983.
Position Summary:
The primary responsibility of the Personal Support Specialist is to provide services which will assist the client to achieve greater independence in the home. Services are directed by the client / responsible family member.
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Essential Functions:
1. Assist clients with "hands-on" care, including
Bathing
Shampoo
Dressing
Transferring
Ambulating
Routine bodily functions
2. Assist client with preparing to do own personal care, including
Preparing bath water
Setting out clothing
Setting out grooming appliances as needed
3. Complete basic household chores
Dusting and vacuuming
Mopping (standing position only)
Washing windows occasionally
Clean stove and refrigerator as needed to assure safe and sanitary conditions
General straightening of household furnishing and personal belongings
Keeping house in a safe and sanitary condition
Do laundry on a regular basis
4. Complete other tasks as deemed necessary to assist client in remaining at home
Meal preparation and serving
Wash dishes
Run errands (mail, pick up prescriptions)
Marketing (groceries or other shopping)
Provide respite time for caregivers
Other similar activities as designated in the Plan of Care
5. Maintain compliance with the AHHS safety policies and procedures
Familiarize yourself with the safety policies and procedures
Utilize safety equipment
Follow universal precautions when providing client care
Utilize the Electronic Visit Verification to log all client visits and completed tasks
6. Carry out AHHS policies and procedures in the following manner
Complete required and appropriate records and reports
Maintain client confidentiality
Attend scheduled meetings to remain current on policies and protocols and upgrade skills
Other Responsibilities:
Will assume other responsibilities deemed necessary and in the best interest of the organization as requested by the Director of Nursing Services or Executive Director
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time
Schedule:
Flexible scheduling
Days, Afternoons, Evenings available
Weekdays & Weekends available
COVID-19 considerations:
As a licensed home health care agency, AHHS is subject to the vaccine mandate and must complete with CDC guidelines for masking and other PPE requirements.
Work Location: On the road
Requirements:
Education, Skills and Experience Required:
Formal education beyond elementary level is not required, high school graduate preferred.
Experience working with chronically ill, disabled or elderly preferred.
Must be able to read, write and understand written and verbal instructions.
Must be able to demonstrate competency in skills needed to care for clients in their home
Must be able to work independently and to organize work efficiently.
Must be able to maintain client confidentiality.
Must be able to communicate and cooperate effectively.
Must have maturity to deal effectively with the job.
Enroll in a PSS course within 2 months of hire, and complete within 9 months of hire.

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