Paid Personal Care Aide (PCA) Training – In-Home Caregiver (No Experience Required)
- No experience required
- Driver's license
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- A registered homemaker-companion agency must have a prospective employee who may provide companion or homemaker services submit to a comprehensive background check before hire, and submits employee information for the state home care provider registry; the statute sets no training hours.
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About the job
Paid Personal Care Aide (PCA) Training – No Experience Required
Pay: $18–$20 per hour
Location: Norwich, Connecticut
Program: Paid PCA training with employment opportunities after successful completion
Class: Our next training class is coming up soon
Get Paid to Train and Start a Career in Home Care
Are you compassionate, dependable, and interested in helping older adults remain safe and independent at home? Assured Quality Homecare (ASQ) will provide the training you need to begin your career as a Personal Care Aide.
No professional caregiving experience is required. Selected applicants will receive paid training through Empower Training Academy at our Norwich corporate office.
What the Program Includes
- Instructor-led Personal Care Aide training
- Hands-on caregiver skills development
- Compensation while completing the program
- ASQ orientation and client-specific instruction
- Eligibility for client assignments after successfully completing all requirements
Our next class is coming up soon. Complete schedule details will be shared with selected applicants during the interview process.
Attendance Is Required
This is a professional training and employment opportunity. Attendance at every class is mandatory. Participants must arrive on time, remain engaged, complete all program requirements, and be prepared to begin working after graduation.
What You’ll Do After Training
- Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other daily activities
- Support safe walking, mobility, transfers, and exercises
- Prepare meals and encourage proper nutrition and hydration
- Provide medication reminders and companionship
- Complete light housekeeping and maintain a safe home environment
- Observe and report changes in the client’s condition
Who We’re Looking For
We hire for character and train for skill. Strong candidates are compassionate, reliable, cheerful, professional, open to coaching, and ready to work.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance
- Ability to attend every scheduled training session
- Availability to begin working after completing the program
- Ability to work weekends when matched with a client
- Basic technology and communication skills
- Genuine interest in helping older adults
Build a Career - Not Just Find a Job
Completing the PCA program is the beginning of your career with ASQ. Care professionals who demonstrate reliability and continue developing their skills may qualify for advanced assignments, specialized training, additional responsibilities, and future leadership opportunities.
Why Start at ASQ?
- Paid training and ongoing professional development
- Support from experienced clinical and operations teams
- Opportunities for stable employment after completing the program
- Career advancement opportunities
- A values-driven culture built on integrity, compassion, dedication, and resourcefulness
About ASQ
Hospice nurse Samanta “Sam” Descombes-Roseme and her husband, Caleb, founded ASQ to raise the standard of home care. ASQ is a nurse-owned, family-owned agency committed to providing exceptional care while giving care professionals the training and support they need to succeed.
ASQ was featured on the national television program World’s Greatest!… and is recognized for excellence in home care and caregiver satisfaction.
Seats for our upcoming Norwich training class are limited. Apply today to get paid while you train and take the first step toward a meaningful career in home care.
Areas We Serve
Connecticut
- New London County: Bozrah, Baltic, Colchester, East Lyme, Franklin, Gales Ferry, Groton, Jewett City, Ledyard, Lisbon, Lyme, Montville, Mystic, Niantic, Noank, North Stonington, Old Lyme, Pawcatuck, Preston, Quaker Hill, Salem, Stonington, Uncasville, Waterford, and surrounding areas.
Rhode Island
- Kent County: Coventry, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Greenwich, and West Warwick.
- Providence County: Burrillville, Central Falls, Cranston, Cumberland, East Providence, Foster, Glocester, Johnston, Lincoln, North Providence, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Providence, Scituate, Smithfield, Woonsocket, Chepachet, Pascoag, and surrounding areas.
- Washington County/South County: Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, New Shoreham, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly, Ashaway, Bradford, Hope Valley, Kingston, Misquamicut, Wakefield, Watch Hill, Weekapaug, West Kingston, and surrounding areas.
From Assured Quality Homecare (Norwich, CT)'s job posting, checked 11 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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