Get paid to care for your family member in Maine

If you're already caring for a parent, spouse, or family member in Maine, you may be able to get trained, certified, and paid for the care you're giving — through MaineCare and A&M Homecare. Here's exactly how it works.

How it works in Maine

From "I take care of Mom" to paid professional caregiver

Call or apply online

Tell us about your situation — 10 minutes, no paperwork yet. Our Maine team: (207) 307-0922.

We check eligibility through MaineCare

We confirm whether your loved one qualifies for covered in-home care in Maine, and walk you through every form. We do this every week — it's much faster with a guide.

Complete free PSS training

About 40 hours, completely free, and you earn a real credential — PSS (Personal Support Specialist) certification that stays with you.

Get hired by A&M

You join our team with pay of $16–21 per hour, benefits, and a background check — the same standards as every A&M caregiver.

Care for your loved one — with backup

Keep doing what you already do, now with training, respite coverage when you need a break, 24/7 on-call support, and a paycheck.

What you get

Family caregiving in Maine, without the burnout

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$16–21 per hour

Maine family caregivers with A&M earn $16–21/hour, plus access to our benefits package.

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Free 40-hour training

PSS certification at no cost — a real career credential, whether you stay with family care or grow into a caregiving career.

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A team behind you

Care coordinators, respite relief, and a local Maine office. Family caregiving is hard — you shouldn't do it unsupported and unpaid.

Maine FAQ

Questions Maine families ask us

Can I really get paid to care for my parent or spouse in Maine?

Yes. If your loved one qualifies for Medicaid-covered in-home care in Maine through MaineCare, A&M Homecare can train, certify, and employ you as their paid caregiver. Every situation is different — one call to our Maine team and we can usually tell you the same day whether the program fits your family.

How much do family caregivers earn in Maine?

Maine family caregivers with A&M earn $16–21/hour, plus access to our benefits package.

Do I need experience or a certification to start?

No. A&M provides free PSS (Personal Support Specialist) training — about 40 hours — and the certification stays with you. You bring the thing that can't be trained: knowing and loving the person you care for.

Who can I care for?

Typically a parent, spouse, adult child, or other family member who qualifies for in-home care under MaineCare. Rules vary by situation, so call us and we'll check yours in a few minutes.

What support do I get as a family caregiver?

You're an A&M employee, not on your own: care coordinators, respite when you need a break, 24/7 on-call support, and a local Maine office that answers its own phone.

Check if your family qualifies

Free eligibility check — we'll call you within one business day.

Or call our Maine team: (207) 307-0922

You're already doing the work. Let's get you recognized for it.

One call answers the eligibility question for your family.

Check my eligibility Call (207) 307-0922