Home Health Aide (HHA) / Personal Care Aide (PCA) – $19–$21/hr | Stoneham, MA
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This posting states $19–$21 an hour. Open home health aide jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $20 an hour, the middle half $19.50–$21.38, across 110 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Home health aides employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $19.67 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Home Health Aide (HHA) / Personal Care Aide (PCA) – $19–$21/hr
Stoneham, Woburn, Wakefield, Reading, Melrose, Medford, Winchester & Surrounding Areas
$19–$21 per Hour | Full-Time & Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling
Make a Difference Every Day with Abernathy Home Care!
Are you a certified Home Health Aide (HHA) or Personal Care Aide (PCA) looking for a rewarding opportunity with a home care agency that values its caregivers?
Abernathy Home Care is actively hiring HHAs and PCAs to support clients throughout Stoneham, Woburn, Wakefield, Reading, Melrose, Medford, Winchester, and surrounding Massachusetts communities.
As a family-owned agency serving Massachusetts families for over 30 years, we understand the importance of providing exceptional care while supporting the dedicated professionals who make that care possible.
Whether you're looking for consistent part-time hours or hoping to build a fuller schedule, our team will work with you to identify available shifts that fit your availability and location.
Why Join Abernathy Home Care?
- Competitive Pay: $19–$21 per hour
- Flexible Scheduling: Daytime, evening, and weekend opportunities
- Full-Time & Part-Time Positions: Minimum 20 hours of availability per week
- Variety of Shifts: Short 2–4 hour visits and longer assignments
- Local Client Assignments: We strive to match caregivers with clients close to home
- Bi-weekly pay
- Paid orientation
- Mileage reimbursement between clients
- Earned sick time
- Employee referral bonus program
- Employee discount program
- Supportive scheduling, administrative, and nursing teams
- Immediate client opportunities available
Your Role as a Caregiver
As an HHA or PCA, you'll provide personalized, one-on-one care that helps clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes.
Responsibilities may include
- Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene
- Supporting mobility, transfers, and ambulation
- Preparing meals and providing medication reminders
- Assisting with light housekeeping and daily household tasks
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Accompanying clients to appointments, errands, and community activities
- Monitoring and reporting changes in client conditions
- Following individualized care plans and agency procedures
- Encouraging independence and promoting clients' overall well-being
Qualifications
Required
- Current Massachusetts HHA or PCA certification
- Current TB documentation
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Minimum availability of 20 hours per week
- Strong communication skills, dependability, and professionalism
- Compassionate, patient, and respectful approach to caregiving
Previous home care experience is preferred but not required.
Areas We Serve
We are currently seeking caregivers for assignments in:
Stoneham | Woburn | Wakefield | Reading | Melrose | Medford | Winchester
Additional opportunities may be available in nearby communities.
Join a Team That Values Your Work
At Abernathy Home Care, we believe that exceptional home care begins with exceptional caregivers.
For over 30 years, we've helped individuals and families receive the support they need to remain safely and comfortably at home. We recognize that our caregivers are at the heart of that mission.
When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients, make a difference in your community, and work alongside a supportive team committed to your success.
Ready to take the next step in your caregiving career?
Apply today to join Abernathy Home Care! We look forward to learning more about you.
From Abernathy Home Care's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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