Patient Care Associate Pathway Program

Patient Care Associate Pathway Program

Patient Care Associate Pathway Program

Training Overview

  • Open to UMass Memorial Health Staff and their referred friends, family, and community members
  • Program starts April 2025 with recruitment ending on February 17th
  • Six-week, PAID in-person training plus $3,000 stipend for all participants who complete the training and are in good standing at time of payment

Details

  • Results in a job as a Patient Care Associate at UMass Memorial Health, paid a minimum of $18.26 per hour day shift, $20.26 per hour evening shift, and $22.26 per hour overnight shift (rates include shift differentials)
  • Credentials included with this program: Home Health Aide (HHA), CPR, Basic Life Support (BLS), and First Aid

Starting hourly pay rate

$18.26 - $22.26

Videos

Do You Qualify?

  • Must have a HS Diploma, GED, or foreign equivalency
  • Must be able to work every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday) and holiday
  • Must have at least intermediate English skills
  • Must be willing to get an MMR vaccination and take a TB test
  • Must be able to pass a background check and a drug test
  1. Complete a registration form: Patient Care Associate (PCA) Pathway Program Interest form
  2. Watch our video below for program information
  3. Sign up for a live information session where you can take the online reading and math assessments
  4. If you pass both assessments, meet with a JVS staff member over Zoom for a first-round interview
  5. If selected for the program, work with JVS to improve your resume and practice your interview skills
  6. Interview with a UMass Memorial Health nurse manager and, if selected for the job, begin your training with JVS!

Sign Up For An Info Session

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