Hospice Aide

MaineHealth; Rockport (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500 (0-1 yrs)

Sign-on bonus $4,000 (1+ yrs)

Job summary

MaineHealth Home Health and Hospice in Rockport, ME is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a full-time position. Join our Safe Patient Family Centered Care model and provide compassionate personal care and homemaker services according to the care plan.

We offer sign-on bonuses: $2,500 for 0–1 year experience and $4,000 for 1+ year; MaineHealth benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. Must obtain 12 hours of education annually.

Responsibilities

• The Hospice Aide role provides personal care and homemaker services based on care plan, assessments of patient’s personal care needs, ability to perform activities of daily living and supervision of care.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Rockport, ME
Facility: Home Health and Hospice
Schedule: Full Time
Job Category: Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 89632
Date Posted: Aug 14, 2026

Come join us! Working within a model of “Safe Patient Family Centered Care”, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is an integral part of our Health Care team!

For a limitedtimeMaineHealth is offeringsign onbonuses for Certified Nursing Assistants:

0-1years of experience eligible for $2,500 (full time)

1+ years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time)

Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full orPart timeCNA position. Bonus amount prorated forPart timehires,per diem hires are ineligible.

CurrentMaine Healthmember employees are ineligible; former MaineHealthMembersare ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

Summary:
The Hospice Aide role provides personal care and homemaker services based on care plan, assessments of patient’s personal care needs, ability to perform activities of daily living and supervision of care.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. Must obtain 12 hours of education annually.
• License/Certifications: State of Maine Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant required. Valid Driver’s license with vehicle and liability insurance as specified by agency policy required. Hospice certification must be obtained within two years of employment. Current BLS Certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: Two years of experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide required.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $20.27to $24.36 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

Description

Home Health and Hospice

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 89632

Come join us! Working within a model of “Safe Patient Family Centered Care”, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is an integral part of our Health Care team!

For a limitedtimeMaineHealth is offeringsign onbonuses for Certified Nursing Assistants:

0-1years of experience eligible for $2,500 (full time)

1+ years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time)

Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full orPart timeCNA position. Bonus amount prorated forPart timehires,per diem hires are ineligible.

CurrentMaine Healthmember employees are ineligible; former MaineHealthMembersare ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

Summary:
The Hospice Aide role provides personal care and homemaker services based on care plan, assessments of patient’s personal care needs, ability to perform activities of daily living and supervision of care.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. Must obtain 12 hours of education annually.
• License/Certifications: State of Maine Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant required. Valid Driver’s license with vehicle and liability insurance as specified by agency policy required. Hospice certification must be obtained within two years of employment. Current BLS Certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: Two years of experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide required.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $20.27to $24.36 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.