Job Description
Job Description
Personal Support Specialist (PSS) provides hands-on assistance to people with disabilities and older adults in their daily lives. Their duties include:
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Personal hygiene: Helping with bathing, grooming, dressing, oral care, and safe restroom use
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Activities of daily living: Helping with meal preparation, feeding, and mobility
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Instrumental activities of daily living: Helping with using the telephone, light housekeeping, and meal preparation and service
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Other duties: Responding to call lights, performing scheduled activities, and documenting care
PSSs 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:
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Being at least 18 years old
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Having a high school diploma or equivalent
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Being able to read, write, and follow directions
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Having 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