Personal Support Specialist

Job Description

Job DescriptionDo you have a passion for healthcare and a genuine desire to support seniors and their family members? Are you looking for a meaningful career in a caring, team-focused environment? Join our team and make a difference every day—while building a career you can be proud of. Now hiring (part-time)!

Am Well Assistance Solutions is proud to be one of the diverse staffing agencies in Penobscot, Maine, accredited by the Office of Aging and Disability Services. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional quality, safety, and resident-centered care—and allows you to work for an organization that sets the standard for excellence.

We are a Maine-based, family-owned and operated assisted living provider, dedicated to serving communities across the state. Our mission is simple: to make every day the best day possible for each resident we serve. Our team members uphold high professional standards while fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace.

What You’ll Do as a Personal Support Specialist:

• Support residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility
  
  
• Assist with instrumental daily tasks such as meal service, light housekeeping, and telephone use
  
  
• Participate in scheduled resident activities as assigned
  
  
• Accurately document care provided and any changes in resident condition

Job SummaryWe are seeking a Caregiver to join our team. In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of seniors and people with disabilities by enhancing their quality of life. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene needs, light housekeeping and errands, dispensing medication, and other tasks that improve the client’s living environment and standards. The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and reliable. Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing
  
  
• Assist with mobility, walking, and physical therapy exercises
  
  
• Prepare meals and snacks
  
  
• Light housekeeping activities
  
  
• Medication reminders
  
  
• Provide companionship
  
  
• Assist with errands and shopping
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, or similar role is preferred
  
  
• Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks and cooking skills
  
  
• Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines
  
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
  
• Ability to lift heavy objects
  
  
• Compassionate, respectful, ethical
  
  

Why Join Our Team:
Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
  
  
• Competitive Compensation
  
  
• Career Advancement

Under Full-time:

• Paid vacation and holidays to help you rest and recharge
  
  
• Referral bonuses for helping grow our team
  
  
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options
  
  
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to invest in your future
  
  

Part-time:

• You have the flexibility to accept/decline clients that is not fit in your preferred schedule.
  
  
• Competitive rate for part-time (hourly rate)
  
  

What You’ll Bring:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
  
  
• Willingness to obtain Personal Support Specialist (PSS) certification within 120 days of hire
  
  
• Proof of immunization or immunity to MMR, Varicella, and Influenza
  
  
• Strong English communication skills with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
  
  

Join Am Well Assistance Solutions and be part of a team where compassion, quality, and growth come together.