Personal Care Attendants (PCA)
PCA Workforce Council
Job Order #: 20627295
Salem, MA 01970
Part Time
30 hours per week
POSTED 3/28/2024
EXPIRES 6/26/2024
Job Description
Become a personal care attendant (PCA) today!
Work where and when you want!
What is the MassHealth PCA Program?
MassHealths 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 PCAs manager?
The consumer is the PCAs manager. They make the PCAs 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 consumers 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
Visit the PCA Workforce Council’s PCA referral directory https://www.masspcadirectory.org/ to register and complete an application for employment. If you have any questions about the Mass PCA Directory, please call 1-888-MassPCA (627-7722). Operators are available Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm.
Address
Various Locations - North Shore
Salem, MA 01970
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Shift
Rotating
Not Specified
Per Diem Position
Not Specified
Benefits
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Education Cost Reimbursement
- Subsidized Skill Development (e.g. ESL,Adult Ed,etc)
- In-house Skill Training Programs
Benefit Details
¿ Education Cost Reimbursement
¿ Subsidized Skill Development (e.g. ESL,Adult Ed,etc)
¿ In-house Skill Training Programs
Benefit Details:
¿ Up to 50 hours of paid time off each year ¿ Paid family medical leave
¿ Time-and-a-half pay on six holidays ¿ Access to a Healthcare Navigator
¿ Access to free workshops (Adult First Aid) and classes (ESOL) once hired
¿ Access to free certificate programs (CNA) and college courses after one year of PCA work
Name
Apply Online - PCA Referral Directory
Address
Brockton and Surrounding towns
Brockton, MA 02301
Website