Personal Support Specialist - Portland - Avesta

    Avesta
    Avesta Portland

    2 days ago

    $42,000 - $70,000 (USD) per year *
    Description

    Job Type
    Full-time, Part-time
    Description
    Are you driven by caring for others and helping residents live with dignity, comfort, and independence? Do you take pride in providing hands-on support, building trusting relationships, and responding with compassion in moments that matter most? 75 State Street and Avesta Housing are seeking a dedicated and mission-driven Personal Support Specialist (PSS) to support residents in our assisted living community.
    In this vital, hands-on role, you'll provide direct personal care and assist residents with daily activities, helping to create a safe, respectful, and supportive living environment. You'll work closely with nursing and care teams to observe and document resident needs, respond to changes in condition, and ensure resident rights, safety, and well-being are always prioritized. Every day, your work will contribute directly to 75 State Street and Avesta's mission of improving lives by fostering inclusive, caring communities where residents feel supported and valued.
    This role is a great fit if you:

    • Enjoy providing compassionate, person-centered care
    • Bring strong teamwork, communication, and observational skills
    • Thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment
    • Want to make a meaningful impact on residents' daily comfort, dignity, and quality of life
    About 75 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.
    Our employees selected 75 State Street and Avesta Housing as a 2025 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
    See what makes us more than just a workplace here .
    What We're Looking For
    The person who is ready for this opportunity will meet the following requirements:
    • Excellent judgment
    • Caring attitude
    • Detail oriented
    • 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.
    We are currently hiring for day shift (6:30am - 3:00pm) and evening shift (2:30pm - 11:00pm).
    This is a non-exempt/hourly position. The starting pay range is $ $21.00 per hour plus our evening shift differentials, if applicable.
    Benefits
    We have excellent employee benefits, including:
    • Employer-paid health and dental plans
    • Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
    • 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vested match of up to 6%
    • Employer-paid basic life, long-term and short-term disability
    • Free mental wellness services for benefits-eligible employees
    • 7 paid holidays
    • Up to 8 weeks paid parental leave
    • Generous earned time, starting with 19 days in first year of employment
    • Professional development assistance
    • Employee referral program
    • Tuition reimbursement
    Ready to Apply?
    If this job sounds like a fit for you, please click through to our Employment Application and apply today
    Salary Description
    * This salary range is an estimation made by beBee
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