Careers at Birch Bay

Birch Bay Retirement Village, the area’s only non-profit retirement community, is a member of the Mount Desert Island Hospital Organization, designed to provide comprehensive healthcare for residents and visitors. Birch Bay Retirement Village, established in 2001, was named as one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Maine. Best Places to Work in Maine is a research-driven program from Best Companies Group that examines a company’s practices, programs and benefits and surveys your employees for their perspective. 

At Birch Bay Retirement Village, working together to care for our residents is what matters most. If you are a caring person and want to use your skills, perhaps Birch Bay Retirement Village is the right fit for your next career.

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Birch Bay employees have opportunities for professional growth and training. As a part of the MDI Hospital Organization, everyone is a valued member of the team, and we all work together to provide our Birch Bay community with the highest level of personalized, compassionate care.

Visit the MDI Hospital Organization Birch Bay Village Career page to learn about all the exciting opportunity.

From time to time, we have other jobs and career opportunities available such as:

  • Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)
  • Certified Residential Medication Aids (CRMA)
  • PSS in Training (Start your Career in healthcare – we will train!)
  • Activities  & Life Enrichment
  • Housekeeping
  • Buildings & Grounds Maintenance

Start a career in health care!

Are you interested in a job caring for others? Are you a new high school graduate or maybe just interested in a career change?

We are now offering opportunities to join our Health Services team as a PSS in Training. No health care experience required.

We will offer paid training to receive certification as a Personal Support Specialist within 120 days. We will also offer paid training for continued certifications such as CNA, CRMA and more.

Tuition reimbursement is available to continue your health care career. Contact our Director of Health Services, Joy Hatfield at 207-288-8014 x 5203 for more information about this fantastic opportunity.

Career Advancement at Birch Bay 

At Birch Bay Retirement Village, we do more than make a difference in the lives of our residents. We also offer opportunities for growth, education and career advancement to the talented professionals that make up our team.

Staff Recognition includes:

  • Annual Cookouts
  • Holiday Celebration Week
  • Monthly “Thumbs Up” Recognition from Co-Workers

Staff Testimonials

“I have worked at Birch Bay for 6 years. The fixed weekly schedule allows me to make plans for my time off with family and friends.”
“I love feeling a part of a team that works hard and also likes to have fun.”
“I earn better pay and the benefits are great!”
“I love working in such a beautiful location near Acadia National Park with so many year-round activities.”

To apply for any of these careers, please click  here and complete our online Employment Application

Learn more about Birch Bay Retirement Village

For more information or to arrange a tour, call 207-288-8014 or complete our contact form