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Caregiver - Take care of your disabled friend or family member
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
$38,525 / year median in Massachusetts
+24% projected growth
Job Description
Do you currently live with someone over the age of 16, that is physically or mentally disabled? Are they unable to live alone due to a chronic illness or disability? Do they have any of the following insurance plans: MassHealth Standard or MassHealth CommonHealth? If you answered yes to the questions above, then you may be able to receive a monthly tax free payment and other benefits once they are approved into the AFC program. The caregiver can be a friend or a family member, living in the same household. (A spouse is not eligible to become a paid caregiver) The caregiver can be eligible to receive a monthly stipend check, that is non-taxable to essentially do what they have been doing all along, that is taking care of a loved one. The AFC program is a MassHealth Program. Healthier You -