Avesta Housing is seeking a Personal Support Specialist (PSS) to work in the Independent Living wing of our assisted living facility, 75 State Street. These roles provide high quality care to the residents of the facility that is consistent with procedures outlined by Health Services and the mission of 75 State Street.
Our employees selected 75 State Street and Avesta Housing as a 2024 Best Places to Work in Maine because of our opportunities for career advancement, friendly workplace culture, impressive benefits and compensation, responsive managers, and company values!
About Seventy-Five State Street
Located in the historic West End neighborhood of Portland, Maine, 75 State Street is a nonprofit senior community offering a continuum of care that includes Independent Living and Assisted Living. Our mission is to promote the independence, dignity, and individuality of older people of all financial abilities by offering supportive programs and services in an urban, residential setting. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of assisted living services in a nurturing home designed to enhance the quality of life, respect personal dignity, and to provide “peace of mind” to each resident as well as to their respective family.
What it's Like to Work Here
Our team members have positive attitudes, are creative problem solvers, and share a dedication to providing our residents with sincere and thoughtful care. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others, strengthening our community, and ensuring compliance with state and federal standard of care requirements gives us purpose and inspires our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities for growth have resulted in Avesta's 75 State Street location being a popular place to work.
What We're Looking For
The person who is ready for this opportunity will meet the following requirements:
- Excellent judgment
- Caring attitude
- Good communications skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with others and portray a positive, team-player attitude
Requirements
- Experience working with the elderly in a personal care environment preferred.
- Valid PSS certification.
- Good written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate effectively to residents, family, staff, and outside facilities and vendors.
- Ability to meet facility and state immunization requirements.
- Commitment to quality services and treating residents with dignity and respect.
- Ability to work effectively with others and portray a positive, team-player attitude.
Click HERE to view the full job description for the PSS position.
This is a non-exempt, per diem position. This position will be asked to work Mondays, 3:00pm – 11:00pm, with the potential for other hours throughout the week. The starting pay range for this position is $15.50 - $18.00 per hour.
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