Personal Support Specialist (PSS) / CNA – In-Home Care | Aroostook County

Starting at $18.31/hour (with certification) + Weekend & Holiday Pay Differentials

Make a difference in your community—while working a flexible schedule.

The Aroostook Agency on Aging is now hiring Personal Support Specialists (PSS) (also accepting those with CNA) to provide in-home care to older adults and individuals with disabilities across Caribou, Presque Isle, Southern Aroostook, St. John Valley and surrounding communities.

Whether you are experienced or just starting out, we offer paid training, flexible hours, and meaningful work that truly impacts lives.

Pay & Bonuses

$18.31/hour starting pay (with PSS/CNA certification)
Weekend & holiday pay differentials
$500 bonus for certified PSS/CNA (after 6 months, working 20+ hrs/week)
$250 bonus if we pay for your PSS certification (after completion + 6 months employment)

Benefits

Health Insurance (30+ hours/week)
Dental & Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid training if not yet certified
Flexible full-time & part-time schedules

What You’ll Do

As a PSS/CNA, you will provide essential in-home support based on each client’s individualized care plan. Duties may include:

Personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting)
Mobility assistance and transfers
Meal preparation and feeding assistance
Light housekeeping and laundry
Grocery shopping and errands

✅ What We’re Looking For

Certified PSS or CNA OR we will pay for you to complete the PSS training
Dependable, trustworthy, and able to work independently
Compassion for older adults and individuals with disabilities
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Ability to work in a variety of home environments

Work Environment

Work takes place in clients’ homes throughout Aroostook County
Travel required
Work in varying home conditions and weather

How to Apply

Call Nicole Fournier, Manager of Home Care Services, at 207-764-3396
or apply through our website: www.aroostookaging.org

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Why Work With Us?

At the Aroostook Agency on Aging, you’re not just taking a job—you’re helping neighbors stay safe, independent, and at home.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including individuals age 60+, to apply.

Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site