Personal Support Specialist

4 days ago

Burlington, VT, United States HCAOA Full time

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Job Title: Personal Support Specialist (PSS)

Schedule: Part-Time

Job Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Personal Support Specialist (PSS) to join our team. The PSS provides essential, hands-on support to individuals in their homes, helping them maintain independence and a high quality of life. This role is ideal for someone who is caring, dependable, and committed to making a difference in the lives of others.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility
  • Perform light housekeeping duties including meal preparation, laundry, and tidying living spaces
  • Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
  • Assist with medication reminders (as allowed by state regulations)
  • Monitor and report any changes in the client's condition or behavior
  • Follow care plans and document daily activities accurately
  • Adhere to safety protocols and infection control procedures
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Certification as a Personal Support Specialist (PSS) or willingness to complete approved training
  • Previous experience in home care, assisted living, or a related field is preferred but not required
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to handle physical aspects of the job (e.g., lifting, bending)
  • Reliable transportation and valid driver's license (if travel is required)
  • Must pass background checks and any other state-required screenings
Why Join Us:
  • Flexible part-time hours
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community


We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Becoming a Caregiver
Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes.

As our population ages, the demand for caregivers is growing every day Is this career right for you?

Member businesses are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that business. All inquiries about employment at these businesses should be made directly to the business location, and not to Home Care Association of America.

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