Personal Support Specialist

Avanta Care Home Care - Atlanta

Personal Support Specialist

Cape Neddick, ME +10 locations
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Title: Personal Support Specialist (PSS) Pay Rate: Starting at $18.50 per hour Schedule: Part-Time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Personal Support Specialist (PSS) to join our team. The PSS provides essential, hands-on support to individuals in their homes, helping them maintain independence and a high quality of life. This role is ideal for someone who is caring, dependable, and committed to making a difference in the lives of others.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility

    Perform light housekeeping duties including meal preparation, laundry, and tidying living spaces

    Provide companionship and emotional support to clients

    Assist with medication reminders (as allowed by state regulations)

    Monitor and report any changes in the client’s condition or behavior

    Follow care plans and document daily activities accurately

    Adhere to safety protocols and infection control procedures

    Qualifications:

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Certification as a Personal Support Specialist (PSS) or willingness to complete approved training

    Previous experience in home care, assisted living, or a related field is preferred but not required

    Strong communication and interpersonal skills

    Ability to handle physical aspects of the job (e.g., lifting, bending)

    Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license (if travel is required)

    Must pass background checks and any other state-required screenings

    Why Join Us:

    Competitive starting pay of $18.50/hour

    Flexible part-time hours

    Supportive team environment

    Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community

    Member businesses are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that business. All inquiries about employment at these businesses should be made directly to the business location, and not to Home Care Association of America.

  • Locations
    Smyrna, GA • Jonesboro, GA • Albany, GA • Cape Neddick, ME • Saco, ME • Westbrook, ME • Bethel, ME • Wilton, ME • Hampden, ME • Stetson, ME • Augusta, ME