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Where can I look for personal assistant jobs? |
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In addition to using this website, Maine PASA Connections, there are many other places to look for personal assistant jobs: - Word-of-mouth/Networking
Tell everyone you know (friends relatives, neighbors, etc.) that you are looking for work as a personal assistant. Family and friends are the best source of job referrals. Word-of-mouth is a great way to advertise you’re available - and it’s free! - Newspaper “help wanted” ads
Some of the job titles used in ads for personal assistant jobs include Direct Support Professional, Personal Support Specialist, Personal Care Attendant (PCA), Home Health Aide (HHA), or CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). Some of these positions may require special training. - Online job listings
On many of these websites, personal assistant jobs are found by searching for “healthcare” jobs. - Employment Times
http://www.employmenttimesonline.com - MaineJobs.com
http://mainejobs.mainetoday.com - Maine Department of Labor
http://198.182.162.220/jobs.asp - Maine’s Career Center
The Career Center offers job information and services all in one place, at no cost. http://www.mainecareercenter.com/job-seekers/index.html - Home care agencies
Here’s a list of agencies in Maine that hire personal assistants: http://www.maine.gov/dhs/beas/hc_cont.htm#pca - Flyers
Try looking for job postings on local bulletin boards in church lobbies, supermarkets, senior centers, schools and libraries. - Local colleges
Many colleges have programs that help students find work.
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