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Per Diem Personal Support Specialist

Hands at Home Care Services·Westbrook, Maine

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 20 days ago
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About the role

Provide non-medical home care services including personal care, mobility support, and meal preparation for clients. Offer temporary or permanent coverage to help clients maintain independence and safety in their homes.

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Per Diem PSS (Personal Support Specialist) – Increased Pay + Flexible Hours + Weekly Pay! Hands At Home Care Services | Multiple Locations in Maine

Are you a compassionate and reliable caregiver looking for more flexibility, better pay, and the chance to make a real impact—starting right away? Join Hands At Home Care Services as a Per Diem PSS and start picking up shifts that work with your schedule!

We’re Maine’s trusted provider of high-quality, non-medical home care, and we’re urgently looking for certified PSS staff to help meet the immediate needs of our clients.

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Why this role might be perfect for you

Higher Pay Rates – Just Increased! We know your time and energy are valuable. Get paid what you're worth.

Full Flexibility – Pick up as many or as few shifts as you want. Weekdays, weekends, evenings—we work around you.

Fast-Start Availability – Many shifts are available now and need coverage urgently.

Willing to Drive? Even Better! If you’re open to traveling 30 minutes to 1.5 hours, we have clients waiting and hours ready for you. We reimburse mileage and travel.

Weekly Pay + Next Day Pay Option – Choose what works best for your budget.

Hourly Bonuses – The more hours you work, the more you earn.

Referral Bonuses – Get paid for helping friends find great jobs, too.

24/7 Support – We’re always here when you need us.

Training & Education Support – Grow your career while making a difference.

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What to expect: Short-Term commitment with long-Term options

Many of our clients are just starting services, and we need dependable caregivers to help get them off the ground and stable. Once that happens, we’ll transition a permanent caregiver into the role.

Want to stay with the client permanently? You’ll have the option to do so.

Prefer to stay flexible and per diem? That works too.

We simply ask for a short-term commitment to help the client adjust and get the care they need at the beginning.

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What you'll do

  • As a Personal Support Specialist, you will assist clients with a variety of non-medical home care services, including:
  • Personal care assistance
  • Mobility support and transfers
  • Meal preparation
  • Light housekeeping
  • Companionship and social engagement
  • Transportation assistance
  • Temporary coverage for clients when their regular caregiver is unavailable.

Every day may look a little different, making this an excellent opportunity for caregivers who enjoy variety and building relationships with multiple clients.

Why join hands at home care services?

  • Paid training
  • Ongoing support from supervisors and scheduling staff
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Consistent communication and team collaboration
  • Meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of others
  • Schedule expectations
  • Primarily daytime weekday hours
  • Occasional weekend availability may be requested
  • Typical shifts occur between 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM or 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Additional hours may be available based on client needs
  • Major holidays generally observed, with optional holiday shifts available

Travel requirements

This position serves clients throughout Portland and nearby communities.

Applicants should be comfortable traveling within the service area and supporting multiple client locations as needed. Mileage reimbursement is provided for eligible travel.

  • Candidates should be
  • Dependable and punctual
  • Compassionate and patient
  • Comfortable adapting to changing schedules and assignments
  • Strong communicators
  • Team-oriented and willing to assist where needed
  • Committed to providing high-quality care and customer service

Minimum Qualifications

  • At least one year of caregiving experience preferred
  • PSS Certified (No Certificate? No worries we will help you in getting your PSS)
  • Experience in home care, assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing settings is a plus
  • Valid driver's license preferred
  • Reliable transportation preferred
  • Ability to successfully pass a background screening
  • Ability to safely assist clients with mobility and lift up to 50 pounds when necessary
  • Current immunization documentation, including MMR, Varicella, and annual influenza vaccination records

About hands at home care services

Hands at Home Care Services provides compassionate, non-medical home care services that help older adults and individuals remain safe and independent in their homes. We are committed to supporting both our clients and our caregivers through respect, communication, and teamwork.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Benefits

  • Paid Training
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Weekly Pay
  • Travel Reimbursement
  • Hourly Bonuses
  • 24/7 Support
  • Next Day Pay Option
  • Training & Education Support

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Westbrook, Maine
Posted
Jul 7, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Hands at Home Care Services

Hands At Home Care Services is a family-owned home care agency based in Waitsfield, VT. We provide top quality non-medical home care all across Vermont for adults, seniors, and elderly people. And we serve not only larger towns and cities such as Burlington, Montpelier,...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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Maine support-services roles stay consistently needed

Support-services roles in Maine are often in steady demand because healthcare and care-adjacent settings rely on dependable staff for daily operations and patient support. Competition can be strong for candidates with active Maine CNA certification, current immunization records, and flexibility around schedules; benefits like health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, and referral bonuses can make openings more attractive. Before applying, confirm your certification and immunization documentation, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.

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