Personal Support Specialist (PSS)

Job Description: Job DescriptionPersonal Support Specialist (PSS) provides hands-on assistance to people with disabilities and older adults in their daily lives. Their duties include: Personal hygiene: Helping with bathing, grooming, dressing, oral care, and safe restroom useActivities of daily living: Helping with meal preparation, feeding, and mobilityInstrumental activities of daily living: Helping with using the telephone, light housekeeping, and meal preparation and serviceOther duties: Responding to call lights, performing scheduled activities, and documenting carePSSs work in an assisted living environment as part of a clinical team. They provide care according to an authorized plan of care, which can vary depending on the client and the work setting. Some qualifications for a PSS include: Being at least 18 years oldHaving a high school diploma or equivalentBeing able to read, write, and follow directionsHaving a PSS certificate or agreeing to complete training and obtain a certificate within six months of hire Having a caring attitude and strong interpersonal skills