Personal Care Aide, PCA

Elara Capital

. Provide personal care support, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene assistance .

Posted 11/2/2026part-timeBrockton • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing personal care support, including assistance with daily living activities, mobility, and emotional support for elderly or disabled individuals. Holds HHA or CNA certification and possesses strong communication skills to foster a respectful and safe environment for clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HHA CertificationCNA CertificationExperience With Elderly CareStrong Communication SkillsReliable Personal Transportation

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Hard Skills

Personal Care SupportMobility AssistanceMeal PreparationHousekeepingLaundry TasksErrand AssistanceClient TransportationLifting Assistance

Soft Skills

Compassionate PersonalityPatient AttitudeDependable NatureInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

HHA CertificationCNA Certification

Industry Keywords

Elderly CareDisabled Individuals SupportDaily Living ActivitiesSafe EnvironmentEmotional Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide personal care support, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene assistance
Assist clients with mobility, transfers, and daily living activities
Prepare meals and assist with feeding when needed
Perform housekeeping, laundry, and household tasks
Provide companionship and emotional support
Assist with errands, grocery shopping, and transportation to appointments when applicable
Promote a safe, comfortable, and respectful environment for each client

Requirements

What you’ll need

HHA certification and/or valid CNA Certification required from the State of Massachusetts
High School Diploma or GED
Experience providing care to elderly or disabled individuals preferred (professional or personal experience)
Compassionate, patient, and dependable personality
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Reliable personal transportation to travel to client homes
Ability to lift, stand, bend, and assist clients as needed (up to 50 pounds)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Daily pay available
Paid training
Career growth and advancement opportunities
Supportive team environment
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) match
Flexible scheduling and ability to grow weekly hours based on availability