Part time

UniversaCare Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

UniversaCare is hiring Personal Care Assistants to support home care clients in the Greater Hartford area, including Hartford, Bloomfield, Avon and nearby. Weekday, weekend, live-in and part-time options are available.

Pay starts at $18.00 per hour, with increases based on experience and case needs; mileage is reimbursed for travel between clients. You will assist with personal care, meals, mobility and light housekeeping, plus provide companionship to help clients live with dignity at home.

Qualifications

• PCA certification, or willingness to get certified in our office
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (required)

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care, hygiene and mobility
• Support daily routines: meals, medication reminders and light housekeeping
• Provide companionship and help clients live with dignity at home

Skills

PCA certification

Driver's license

Job description

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) – Hartford, CT

Hartford, United States | Posted on 10/06/2026

• Date Opened 10/06/2026
• Job Type Part time
• Salary From $18.00 per hour
• City Hartford
• State/Province Connecticut
• Country United States

About Us

UniversaCare is a family-owned and operated licensed home care agency serving clients across New York and Connecticut, dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality services in the home health and home care space.

Since 2008, UniversaCare has been enhancing the independence and well-being of its clients through a comprehensive range of services, including hourly home care, personal care, respite care, private duty nursing, live-in care, infusion nursing, and specialized memory care.

The agency takes a personalized, client-centered approach with customized care plans, caregiver matching, and continuous support to ensure dignified and reliable care.

With CHAP accreditation and a strong focus on professionalism and empathy, UniversaCare is a trusted partner for families seeking affordable, high-quality care in the comfort of their homes.

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) – the Greater Hartford area (Hartford, Bloomfield, Avon and nearby)

UniversaCare is hiring Personal Care Assistants for home care clients in the Greater Hartford area (Hartford, Bloomfield, Avon and nearby). Weekday, weekend, live-in and part-time options are available.

Pay: Starting at $18.00 per hour. Rate may increase based on experience and case needs. Mileage reimbursement for travel between clients.

What you'll do

• Assist clients with personal care, hygiene and mobility
• Support daily routines: meals, medication reminders and light housekeeping
• Provide companionship and help clients live with dignity at home

About UniversaCare

UniversaCare (UniversaCare of Connecticut) is a registered home care agency serving Connecticut families. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Requirements

• PCA certification, or willingness to get certified in our office
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (required)