Job Type Full-time, Part-timeDescriptionDo you have a background or interest in healthcare with a soft spot in your heart for helping senior citizens and their families? Do you seek a rewarding career within a supportive workplace? Consider joining our team - we offer the opportunity to improve the lives of others while fulfilling your own career goals. Hiring immediately!Woodlands Senior Living is a Maine-based, family-owned-and-operated organization that provides the people of Maine a trusted partner in assisted living and memory care. Our mission is to make each day the best day possible for every resident we serve. Our teammates are committed to high standards of behavior to deliver the highest quality of care and provide a safe and inclusive work environment. Have 5 years' experience? Starting base pay is $16.82 an hour or $17.80 if certified! 10 years? Starting base pay is $18.00 an hour or $18.95 if certified! How about 15 years? Starting base pay is $19.11 an hour or $20.09 if certified! And that's not all! You can earn up to an additional $5.00 an hour in shift differentials depending on your schedule! What you will do as a Personal Support Specialist:
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, etc.)
- Assist residents with instrumental activities of daily living (using telephone, light housekeeping, meal preparation/service, etc.)
- Respond to resident call lights promptly
- Perform scheduled resident activities as assigned
- Accurately document care provisions or changes in resident statuses.
The benefits to join the team:
- Evening and night shift differentials to thank you for being flexible with your schedule
- Vacation and holiday pay because you deserve time to relax and recharge
- Perfect attendance bonus to recognize your dedication and commitment
- Referral bonus to show our appreciation for seeking new team members
- Tuition assistance because we believe in the investment of your growth and success
- Health, dental, vision and supplemental benefits to support your health
- 401(k) savings and investment plan to prepare for your future
RequirementsWhat you'll bring to the role:
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must commit to obtaining PSS certification within 120 days of hire.
- Must provide proof of immunization/immunity to MMR, Varicella and Influenza.
- Strong command of the English language with the ability to follow oral and written instructions with precision
Salary Description $16 - $24/hour