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 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.