Personal support specialist South Portland

P.S.S. / P.C.A. Job Description

The PSS / PCA (caregiver) will perform all duties in a mature, responsible and professional manner. The caregiver must maintain good communication with AllMed Staffing of New England and adhere to policies of confidentiality. He or she will deliver consumer focused care in a home environment, respecting the individuality and dignity of each consumer / family and co-workers including the completion of the following duties :

Participates in all aspects of personal care to ensure the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of each consumer / family. Utilizes therapeutic communication by establishing a working relationship with consumer / family and co-workers for the purpose of meeting the consumer needs; ensuring respect, dignity and individuality.

Responsible for formulating, delivering, and reporting the daily consumer care needs and personal preferences to other team members by :

• Gather pertinent data and information from the report.
• Seek direction from AllMed Staffing of New England.
• Observe consumers for any changes, documenting and reporting them immediately to AllMed Staffing of New England.
• Assess and document behaviors and activities of daily living.
• Report unusual events immediately to All Med Staffing.

Specific duties include but are not limited to :