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Associated Home Care

Cares for seniors at home with aides and nurses

Heavy Chore Worker

Part-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$23/hr
Entry
Lawrence, MA, USA
In PersonWork is across multiple Massachusetts cities; workers choose the cities they serve.
Cleaning & Custodial ServicesJanitorial Services

About the job

Requirements
  • A valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and a reliable vehicle are listed as requirements, although public transportation is also permitted if the worker does not have a vehicle.
  • Open availability is strongly preferred.
  • Applicants must submit to a criminal background check.
  • Previous cleaning experience is considered, but not required.
Responsibilities
  • Perform heavy vacuuming and dusting.
  • Wash floors and walls.
  • Dry- or wet-mop surfaces.
  • Wash windows.
  • Deep-clean rooms and appliances.
  • Pack and unpack items.
  • Organize and sort belongings.
  • Clean out closets.
  • Perform seasonal deep cleans.
  • Install or remove air conditioners when applicable.
  • Provide thorough cleaning and organizational services in clients' homes to promote a safe, comfortable, and hazard-free environment.
  • Clear walkways, address fire hazards, and identify expired food items as part of creating a safe home environment.
  • Complete one-time or recurring service visits; sessions typically last two to four hours, with visits requiring more than four hours divided into multiple shifts.
Desired Qualifications
  • Availability for weekend or weekday shifts, with flexible scheduling.
  • Previous experience cleaning.

About the company

Associated Home Care delivers in-home care to seniors across Massachusetts, helping them remain independent in familiar surroundings. Its services include personal assistance, companionship, nursing oversight, dementia support, respite care, and help returning home after a hospital or rehabilitation stay. Home health aides, nursing assistants, homemakers, and licensed nurses support clients with differing needs, from scheduled visits to continuous care. The company develops care plans with families and coordinates practical help such as meals, housekeeping, mobility support, and medical visits, including services in senior housing. Founded in 1991, it is part of the HouseWorks family and is headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Woburn, MA

Founded

1991

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What believers are saying

  • Caregivers get continuing support: the Cambridge aide posting lists ongoing training and a mentor program.
  • Some assignments allow schedule choice: its Beverly heavy-chore posting lets workers choose workdays, shifts, and service cities.
  • Case information reaches caregivers regularly: its service model includes weekly client-case updates for all caregivers.

What critics are saying

  • Driving credentials are required: its Cambridge aide role calls for a license, car insurance, and reliable transportation.
  • Continuous care means long shifts: its around-the-clock service uses awake caregivers working two 12-hour shifts.
  • Heavy-chore work goes beyond companionship: its Beverly role includes washing walls, deep-cleaning appliances, and installing or removing air conditioners.

What makes Associated Home Care unique

  • Its care model focuses exclusively on seniors: Associated states that it serves seniors and only seniors.
  • Insurance administration accompanies care: it works with major long-term-care insurers and offers to manage the entire claims process.
  • Dementia training has an outside relationship: its homepage identifies formal caregiver training through collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association.

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