Care Assistant Jobs in Massachusetts

Care Assistant jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, where major healthcare systems like Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and UMass Memorial Health maintain consistent hiring across home health, memory care, and assisted living settings. Demand runs from entry-level positions with minimal experience to senior care aide roles supporting complex patient needs, making this one of the more active markets in the Northeast. Specialties seeing the steadiest openings include dementia care, post-acute rehabilitation support, and pediatric home care. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles152+
Top employerConvenientMD
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring78
Work type91% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Personal Care Assistant / Caregiver – Urgently Hiring
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Personal Care Assistant / Caregiver – Urgently Hiring
Right At Home
Haverhill, Massachusetts
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
10,000+

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Pet Care Assistant - 005232
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Pet Care Assistant - 005232
Banfield Pet Hospital
Stoneham, Massachusetts
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
$15 - $18.85/hr
10,000+

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Child Care Assistant PT 6960
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Child Care Assistant PT 6960
Coast Guard Exchange
Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
High school
1,001-5,000

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Child Care Assistant FT 6959
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Child Care Assistant FT 6959
Coast Guard Exchange
Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources
Learning & Development
High school
1,001-5,000

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MGH Patient Care Assistant | Inpatient Surgery
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MGH Patient Care Assistant | Inpatient Surgery
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$20.58 - $26.58/hr
BLS Certification

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Care Assistant Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Salem
7 jobs
Worcester
7 jobs
Newton
5 jobs
Peabody
4 jobs
Somerville
4 jobs
Cambridge
3 jobs
Haverhill
3 jobs
Barnstable
3 jobs

Care Assistant Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • ConvenientMD12
  • Seniors Helping Seniors Merrimack Valley11
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital9
  • Massachusetts General Hospital8
  • Tufts Medical Center7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in care assistant jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Current or eligible Home Health Aide certification recognized by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
  • Ability to pass a Massachusetts CORI criminal background check before employment
  • Valid CPR and first aid certification from an accredited provider
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required by most Massachusetts employers
  • Prior caregiving, patient care technician, or personal care attendant experience preferred
  • Reliable transportation for home-based or community care assignments across Massachusetts counties

Care Assistant Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a care assistant in Massachusetts?

Most care assistant roles in Massachusetts require completing a state-approved Home Health Aide training program and passing a competency evaluation overseen by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Programs are offered through community colleges, vocational schools, and some healthcare employers directly. After training, aides are listed on the Massachusetts Home Health Aide Registry. Some employer-sponsored roles provide paid training, allowing candidates to earn certification while working.

Which companies hire care assistants in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring care assistants in Massachusetts right now include ConvenientMD, Seniors Helping Seniors Merrimack Valley, and Brigham and Women's Hospital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Massachusetts's dense network of academic medical centers, nonprofit home health agencies, and senior living communities means openings appear year-round across the state.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most care assistant jobs?

Boston, Salem, and Worcester have the most care assistant openings in Massachusetts. Boston anchors the market through its concentration of hospital systems and affiliated home health agencies, while Worcester and Springfield generate steady volume through regional medical centers and a growing senior population that supports assisted living and memory care facilities throughout central and western Massachusetts.

Are there remote care assistant jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, but they're rare. Care assistant work is almost entirely hands-on and location-dependent, so most roles require in-person presence at a client's home, an assisted living facility, or a clinical setting. About 9% of care assistant openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions typically involve care coordination, scheduling support, or telehealth-assisted monitoring rather than direct personal care.

How can I get hired as a care assistant in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for a personal care attendant or home health aide training position, many of which are paid and employer-sponsored. Large Massachusetts home health agencies and senior care networks regularly hire candidates without prior experience and cover the cost of state-required certification training. Roles as a companion aide, patient sitter, or assisted living activity assistant serve as strong lateral starting points, and completing the Massachusetts Home Health Aide competency evaluation gives candidates a clear credential edge.

Where can I find and apply to care assistant jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to care assistant jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Search the listings to see roles that match your availability, credentials, and preferred setting, then apply directly to the ones that fit without needing to create a profile first.

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