Caregiver training requirements in Maine

Maine does not set a number of training hours for non-medical caregivers. Workers who help with bodily care (bathing, dressing, toileting, transfers) must be an active CNA or complete Personal Support Specialist (PSS) training or another Department-approved program: enrolled within 60 days of hire and finished within nine months. All direct care staff need agency orientation before working alone with a client.

How many hours of training are required?

What ongoing training is required?

Each employee must receive annual training; the rule sets no hour minimum.

What should you confirm with the state?

Training hours for personal support specialists aren't stated in the rule; confirm the current requirement with the Maine DHHS Division of Licensing and Certification. That training isn't required if services are limited to tasks such as meals and housekeeping. Operating without a license can bring fines of $500 per day, up to $10,000.

Is training time paid?

Yes. Required training for caregivers you employ is hours worked, so it is paid and counts toward overtime. Add training hours to each caregiver's weekly total with the overtime calculator and track them on the schedule template.