Independent Support Service Worker - Waldo County

Independent Support Services Worker (Home Care Aide), Waldo County, ME

$17.69/hour starting pay · Flexible, self-directed schedule · Part-time and full-time options

Do you enjoy helping people feel at home? Catholic Charities Maine is hiring Independent Support Services Workers to provide in-home care for seniors and adults with disabilities in Belfast and surrounding communities. You'll help people stay safe and independent in their own homes while building a schedule that works for your life.

Your day-to-day

• Help clients stay safe, comfortable, and independent at home
• Provide housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation
• Run errands, including groceries, pharmacy pickups, and medical appointments
• Transport clients in your personal vehicle
• Offer companionship and support with daily tasks
• Follow individualized care plans and complete simple online documentation

You might be a great fit if you are

• Compassionate, dependable, and respectful
• Comfortable working independently in clients' homes
• Careful about boundaries and committed to confidentiality
• Comfortable with basic computer and technology tasks
• New to caregiving? Experience is a plus but not required. We provide training.

Why you'll love working with us

• Flexible, self-directed scheduling that you can shape around your life
• Part-time options: 12–19 hours/week (6–9 clients) or 20–29 hours/week
• Full-time: 30+ hours/week, with health, dental, and vision benefits
• Competitive pay: starting at $17.69/hour
• Mileage reimbursement for client errands
• Earned Paid Leave
• 401(k) with agency contribution
• 20% off at Threads of Hope Thrift Stores
• A supportive team that values your work

Make a real difference

This is more than a job. It's a chance to help people live safely and independently in their own homes. Apply today and join a mission-driven team serving Belfast, Maine, and surrounding communities.

Catholic Charities Maine is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Qualifications

What you'll need

• Reliable personal vehicle, valid driver's license, and clean driving record. Daily travel between client homes is required.
• Basic technology skills and an active email address
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs., walk, climb stairs, and perform household tasks