Personal Support Specialist PSS

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 :

Personal hygiene : Helping with bathing, grooming, dressing, oral care, and safe restroom use

Activities of daily living : Helping with meal preparation, feeding, and mobility

Instrumental activities of daily living : Helping with using the telephone, light housekeeping, and meal preparation and service

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 :

Being at least 18 years old

Having a high school diploma or equivalent

Being able to read, write, and follow directions

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