Family Direct Care Aide

Paid Family Assistance Program

You may be eligible to be paid for helping a family member or friend with their in-home personal care! The Home Assistance Program through Family Service Association hires family members and/or friends of individuals who qualify for services. See below for details on eligibility.

Play a vital role in promoting independence, dignity, and a higher quality of life for the people we serve!

Duties include:

• Assistance with personal care
  • Bathing, dressing, grooming
• Light housekeeping
• Laundry
• Shopping
• Meal prep

Education and requirements:

• Must have the ability to perform light housekeeping tasks such as: lifting kitchen trash bags, pushing a vacuum, wiping counter tops, sanitizing bathrooms, which include bending, squatting, lifting under 25 pounds, pushing cleaning equipment, scrubbing, while practicing proper body mechanics.
• Experience in providing homecare and/or working with adults with a medical or mental health diagnosis strongly preferred! No CNA or HHA license required if you possess the experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.

* Mass Health enrolled members who require assistance with personal care on a daily basis due to:

• A diagnosed medical condition (a physical challenge and/or mental health diagnosis)

AND

• Be at least 22 years of age
• Be a Mass Health Standard or Common Health recipient, be enrolled in a Senior Care Option (SCO), or in a One Care program.
• Be approved by a Primary Care Physician.

*** Candidates must pass CORI and CPS (child protective services) background checks.
*** Family Direct Care Aide for our New Bedford, Fall River, Taunton, Attleboro, and Norwood location.