Be employed by a PCA provider agency.

Initiate and clear a criminal background study.

Enroll with the DHS as a PCA once all employment criteria are met.

An individual who is employed as a personal care assistant must:

Effectively communicate with the person and the PCA provider agency.

Be able to provide covered PCA services according to the person’s PCA care plan.

Respond appropriately to the person’s needs.

Report changes in the person’s condition to the qualified professional.

Maintain daily written records including, but not limited to, time sheets.

Complete training and orientation on the needs of the recipient.

Be supervised by the consumer or the qualified professional.