PERSONAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST - Portland, ME - Urgent

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid sick time

Comfort Home Care, LLC is urgently seeking a highly motivated, friendly, and compassionate caregiver to help our clients around the Portland area. Every journey in providing hope and comfort to our clients starts with a compassionate caregiver. Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Knowledge in the PSS/ PCA field.
• Experience working with clients in a non-medical setting.
• PSS/ PCA certificate or higher is highly preferred but not required to start.
• First-class Personal Care Assistant will be someone who prioritizes the well-being of clients and demonstrates a caring approach.

Why join us:

• Friendly, compassionate, and professional office staff.
• Schedule flexibility. We work with your availability.
• $500 sign-on bonus.
• 401K plan available.
• Paid sick leave.
• Pay mileage (between clients' visits).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing clients with support and comfort.
• Reporting changes in the client's physical, mental, and emotional conditions to relevant parties.
• Providing support with personal hygiene, including bathroom visits, bathing, dressing, and brushing teeth.
• Engaging clients in suitable activities, such as playing games, taking walks, or having conversations.
• Performing basic housekeeping duties, including cleaning, laundry, and preparing meals.
• Assisting clients with household finances, bills, and payments and running errands.
• Accompanying clients on outings and arranging transportation to medical appointments.
• Providing mobility support, including assistance with walking aids and wheelchairs.
• Maintaining a hygienic, tidy, and safe environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• High school diploma or GED.
• A PSS certificate or higher is highly preferred.
• A minimum of 6 months experience as a Personal Support Specialist or higher.
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in providing personal care.
• Available to work irregular hours, including night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Extensive experience in assisting clients with mobility and personal hygiene.
• Ability to perform housekeeping tasks, prepare meals, pay household bills, and run errands.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, a caring approach, and physically fit.
• Ability to maintain a tidy and safe living environment.