Become a PCA Caregiver for Your Own Loved One – Get Certified & Start Earning
You may be eligible to get paid as a PCA to care for your own loved one at home if they have a disability or long-term health condition that requires assistance with daily living activities.
We support caregivers through two New York State Medicaid programs:
✅ PCA Program – For adults (18+) with physical disabilities or chronic health conditions
✅ OPWDD Program – For children or adults with developmental disabilities
Why Choose PCA Over CDPAP?
◉ No experience required – Free, same-day PCA certification
◉ Faster onboarding – Avoid delays and excess paperwork
◉ More flexibility – Unlike CDPAP, PCA allows you to take additional cases and grow your hours
With PCA, You Can:
◉ Start by caring for your eligible loved one
◉ Add more clients later and increase your income
◉ Build a meaningful career in home care
We handle the entire process — from Medicaid paperwork to PCA certification — so you can begin quickly and with confidence.
How It Works (PCA & OPWDD):
1. Fill out a short eligibility form
2. We confirm eligibility for both the patient and the caregiver
3. If needed, we help complete Medicaid applications
4. We schedule nursing or psychological evaluations
5. You get certified the same day (at no cost)
6. You begin getting paid weekly to care for your loved one
Who Can Be a Certified Caregiver for their Family with PCA?
For Adults 18+ with Long Term Health Conditions:
✅ Siblings, grandchildren, in-laws, cousins, nieces/nephews, close family friends