Personal Care Assistant; PCA; Hamden, CT
Listed on 2026-10-13
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Healthcare
Caregiver, Healthcare Nursing, Home Care, Home Health Aide
Job Information
Date Opened 10/06/2026
Job Type: Full time
Industry: Health Care
Salary: $16.94 - $25 per hour
City:
Hamden
State/Province:
Connecticut
Country:
United States
Zip/Postal Code: 06514
About UsUniversa Care 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, Universa Care 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, Universa Care is a trusted partner for families seeking affordable, high-quality care in the comfort of their homes.
Universa Care is hiring a personal care assistant to care for clients in New Haven County. You'll work out of our Universa Care of Connecticut - Hamden office at 119 Sanford Street, 2nd Floor, Hamden, CT 06514.
Pay: $16.94 to $25 per hour.
Schedule:
Part-time and full-time.
What you'll do:
- Help clients at home with bathing, dressing, grooming and mobility
- Prepare meals and do light housekeeping and laundry
- Run errands and go with clients to appointments
- Follow each client's care plan and report changes to the office
What you need:
- Caregiving experience is preferred
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- Completion of the background check and health screening required for the role
Benefits:
- Weekly pay
- An easy-to-use app to clock in and out
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Referral bonus: earn $250 for each caregiver you refer once they complete their first 100 hours
- Tuition assistance after 2,500 hours worked with Universa Care, for approved programs that advance your career (amount set case by case)
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