Personal Support Specialist-Memory Impaired

Part Time

58 Baribeau Dr.

Nursing/Clinical Support

Night Shift

Mid Coast-Parkview Health is a dynamic healthcare organization that offers a full continuum of healthcare services including:

• Mid Coast Hospital, a full-service, 93-bed, Joint Commission-accredited hospital with an active medical staff of more than 200 physicians and advanced practice professionals, including Mid Coast Medical Group, a multi-specialty physician group with 4 primary care and 18 specialty practices.

• Mid Coast Senior Health, a senior healthcare provider offering assisted living, memory care, long-term care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, as well as SecureCare emergency response.

• CHANS Home Health & Hospice, a home health care agency providing in-home nursing, rehabilitation, palliative, hospice, and private duty care.

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.

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.

• Position Summary This position consists of 24 hours per week.

• 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.

• Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High school diploma preferred; at least 18 years old.

• License/Certifications: PSS certification or willing to obtain within 90 days of hire

• Experience: Prior long-term care experience preferred.

• Exhibit mature responsible behavior.

• Understand and practice resident confidentiality.

• Able to read, write and speak English.

• Able to follow direction and accurately report to the Registered Nurse (or appropriate designee) any changes in resident condition.

• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.

• Must have an acceptable criminal background check.