Personal Support Specialist (PSS) – Varies Variable Shifts

POSITION SUMMARY: As part of a high-functioning care team, the PSS carries out care for our Residents, which he/she has been certified to perform.

The PSS reports to the facility Administrator.

Essential Job Functions: This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents.

Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive: PATIENT CARE: * Assures that his/her assigned duties meet facility standards of nursing care, is familiar with and follows the facilities policies and procedures.

* Promotes and maintains positive relationships with peers and Residents and works collaboratively with all departments.

* Meets the care needs of each Resident in accordance to each individualized service plan, reports any changes to supervisor.

* Remain pleasant, cheerful, tactful, and courteous at all times.

* Observe and report resident condition by monitoring vital signs; reviewing resident service plan and records patient information into the electronic medical record.

* Meets residents’ needs by promoting highest level of independence.

* Completes assignments in a timely, safe, and thorough manner.

* Is dependable and demonstrates ability to follow the attendance policy.

* Ensures that all Resident needs are met through resident centered approach.

* Welcomes and assists in the orientation of all new employees.

* Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy resident environment by following nursing policies and procedures.

* Maintains continuity of resident care by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs in the medical record and report to the next caregiver.

* Ability to cooperate with other personnel and to resolve interpersonal conflicts with minimal assistance.

* Must maintain information as confidential material per HIPAA.

* Willingness to accept suggestions and supervision from supervisor.

* Demonstrates correct safety techniques in working with Residents, complies with facility.

Immediately reports faulty equipment.

* Safety awareness is demonstrated by using proper body mechanics.

* Principles of infection control and prevention are consistently followed.

* Ability to be flexible and work other units and shifts as needed and assists other departments as needed.

Any duties that are deemed necessary to manage the overall well-being of the Residents.

Minimum Qualifications: * High school diploma * Hold a current PSS certificate; completed the course curriculum set by DHHS.

* Experience with, and desire to care for people, especially those who are older and chronically ill.

* Focus on a high-level of customer service.

* Ability to work with independence, flexibility, and good judgment.