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.

For more information visit the Mass PCA Directory website here

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.