Personal Care Assistants Are in Demand in CT

You can make a huge difference in someone's life

No experience necessary
Flexible Hours
$18.25 per hour, increasing to $23

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CT PCA Job Connection

Join a Facebook community of individuals/families seeking PCAs.

Make a better living helping someone to live better.

This job is ideal for someone who has a nurturing personality and likes to work directly with people. A PCA is:

  • A great listener
  • Patient
  • Compassionate
  • Flexible
  • Has a willingness to learn

This is wonderful, rewarding work for those who want to connect with people in need of care.

PCAs are an important part of providing people with choices about the care they receive to live life the way they want.

The responsibilities of a PCA include:

  • Helping with daily personal care needs, such as bathing/showering, dressing, eating, moving around/mobility, and transfers (such as from a bed to a chair).
  • Planning and preparing meals.
  • Bringing individuals to appointments and other outings.
  • Act as a companion.
  • Any help needed to allow someone to live independently at home.

Benefits:

  • $18.25 per hour, increasing to $23 per hour by January 1, 2026
  • Paid orientation and training
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday pay
  • Overtime
  • Healthcare subsidy to reduce insurance costs 
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • No experience necessary

If you are an individual employer self-directing your own care:

You can access information on creating job listings, suggestions for interview questions and more.

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To list a PCA job:

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