Care Associate (PSS) - Scarborough, ME
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open caregiver jobs in Maine post a median of $19.50 an hour, the middle half $18.50–$20, across 25 jobs that state their pay. Caregivers employed in Maine earn a median of $18.55 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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What Maine requires of a caregiver
Personal Support Specialist (PSS) training, from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification (Personal Care Agency Licensing Rule, 10-144 CMR Ch. 129).
- A worker of a licensed personal care agency who gives hands-on care (transfers, dressing, eating, toileting, bathing, hygiene) must be an active CNA, have completed Personal Support Specialist training or another Department-approved program, or enroll in it within 60 days of hire and finish within nine months; every employee must clear a Maine Background Check Center check.
- Staying active: Annual training on mandated reporting, abuse and neglect policy, infection control, emergencies, confidentiality and other listed topics.
Caregiver and home health aide jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 28.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 85.5%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.58x · Clicks 27
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 76.1% · Stating an hourly rate 73.8%
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About the job
Make a difference in the lives of others while personally thriving!
Join Bridge Senior Living – a certified Great Place to Work (2025-2026)!
Now Hiring! Care Associate
Shifts: 6a-2p or 2p-8p!
Qualifications of an ideal Care Associate
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- CNA or HHA in applicable state
- First Aid & CPR Certified
- At least 1 year of related work experience
Care Associate Job Summary
As a Care Associate, you will be responsible for the high level of care and comfort our residents expect from us.
- Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) while making meaningful connections with each Resident.
- Provide safe transferring, assistance with personal hygiene, memory care stimulation, and social interaction.
- Exhibit a passion for serving seniors while contributing to the positive environment our residents are proud to call home.
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, and termination. The Company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact questions@bridgeseniorliving.com or 1-888-883-1796 for assistance with an accommodation.
From Bridge Senior Living's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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