Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of older adults? Do you thrive in a caring, team-focused environment where your skills and compassion matter every day? 75 State Street is seeking a dedicated Certified Residential Medication Aide/Personal Support Specialist (CRMA/PSS) to provide exceptional care and support for our residents.

In this hands-on role, you'll assist with daily living activities, administer medications, and ensure residents' safety and comfort. You'll work closely with nursing staff, maintain accurate records, and help create a respectful, inclusive community. Your commitment will directly support our mission of delivering high-quality care in a welcoming home.

This role is ideal if you:

• Take pride in supporting residents with professionalism and empathy
• Are skilled in personal care and medication administration
• Value teamwork and a positive, inclusive environment
• Are adaptable and ready to respond to residents' needs

About 75 Street

Located in the historic West End neighborhood of Portland, Maine, 75 State Street is a nonprofit senior community offering a continuum of care that includes Independent Living and Assisted Living. Our mission is to promote the independence, dignity, and individuality of older people of all financial abilities by offering supportive programs and services in an urban, residential setting. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of assisted living services in a nurturing home designed to enhance the quality of life, respect personal dignity, and to provide “peace of mind” to each resident as well as to their respective family.

What it's Like to Work Here

Our team members have positive attitudes, are creative problem solvers, and share a dedication to providing our residents with sincere and thoughtful care. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others, strengthening our community, and ensuring compliance with state and federal standard of care requirements gives us purpose and inspires our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities for growth have resulted in Avesta's 75 State Street location being a popular place to work.

Our employees selected 75 State Street and Avesta Housing as a 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine because of our opportunities for career advancement, friendly workplace culture, impressive benefits and compensation, responsive managers, and company values!

What We're Looking For

The person who is ready for this opportunity will meet the following requirements:

• Excellent judgment
• Caring attitude
• Detail oriented
• Good communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with others and portray a positive, team-player attitude

• Experience working in a senior assisted/independent living residence or in a personal care environment preferred.
• Experience working as a caregiver preferred.
• Valid 40 hour CRMA Certification and ability to maintain certification. CNA certification also accepted. 
• Good written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate effectively to residents, family, staff, and outside facilities and vendors.
• Ability to meet facility and state immunization requirements.
• Commitment to quality services and treating residents with dignity and respect.
• Must be at least 18 years or older.

Click HERE to view the full job description for the CRMA/PSS position. Please note that this position also requires some caregiving responsibilities.

We are currently hiring for a part-time position to work the following shift:

Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm

Saturday 2:30pm - 11:00pm

Every other Tuesday 6:30am -3:00pm

This is a non-exempt/hourly position. The starting pay range is $20.00 - $23.00 per hour with our evening/overnight shift differentials.

Benefits

We have excellent employee benefits, including: 

• Health and dental plans
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vested match of up to 6%
• Employer-paid basic life, long-term and short-term disability
• Free mental wellness services for benefits-eligible employees 
• 7 paid holidays
• Up to 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Generous earned time, starting with 19 days in first year of employment
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Ready to Apply?

If this job sounds like a fit for you, please click through to our Employment Application and apply today!

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Compensation details: 20-23 Hourly Wage

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Part time, Currently hiring, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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