The Maine Personal Assistance Services Association is committed to the development of all
professional personal assistance workers in order to enhance the quality of life and independence of all Maine people.
What is Maine PASA?
Maine PASA is an association that promotes professionalism and development for the direct care, direct support and personal
assistance workforce to support the highest quality of life for elders and people with disabilities.
Who are our members?
- people employed in direct care, direct support and personal assistance work (CNA, PSS, PCA, DSP, PA, BHP, MHRT, HHA, life skills coach,
homemaker, and other frontline titles) to assist elders and people with disabilities;
- the employers, consumers, co-workers and others who recognize the value of dedicated and capable caregivers, aides and personal assistants; and
- our Board.
What are the goals of Maine PASA's programs and activities?
- Build Recognition: To raise the awareness in public, employment, and policy settings about the value of direct care, direct support
and personal assistance work and workers.
- Build Opportunities: To provide opportunities for workers to network, to build connections, to participate, and to gain knowledge
and skills to attain personal and professional goals.
- Promote Professionalism: To advocate for quality jobs and to promote quality direct service with dignity and consumer choice.
