Job Description

Become a personal care attendant (PCA) today!
Work where and when you want!

What is the MassHealth PCA Program?
MassHealth's PCA program provides funds for people with disabilities (consumer-employer or consumer) to manage one or more PCAs.

What is a PCA?
PCAs are hired to assist consumers with home and personal care tasks. PCAs help consumers live in their homes by providing support with:
Walking
Transferring in and out of chairs and beds
Toileting
Bathing and dressing
Meal preparation
Housekeeping
Shopping

Who is the PCA's manager?
The consumer is the PCA's manager. They make the PCA's schedule and help train the PCA.

Who can work as a PCA?
You can work as a PCA if:
You are allowed to work in the United States
You can understand and follow the consumer's directions

You will need to complete a paid, 4-hour PCA New Hire Orientation training after you are hired. No other requirements are needed.

Can I work as a PCA for friends or family?
Yes, you can work as a PCA for friends and some family members enrolled in the MassHealth PCA program. A person cannot be hired if they are the consumer's spouse, parent/foster parent (if the consumer is a minor), or legally responsible relative.

What else should I know about working as a PCA?
PCAs can work full-time (up to 50 hours per week) or part-time (as few as one hour per week).
Each consumer has their own preference for education and work experience.
Each consumer can choose whether to run a CORI, SORI or drug test.
Each consumer can choose whether to require COVID-19 vaccination.

How to apply
Visit the Mass PCA Directory to look for jobs: https://www.masspcadirectory.org/. Call the Mass PCA Directory Helpline at 1-888-627-7722 for assistance. They can provide help in any language.

How To Apply

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