Personal Care Aide (PCA) / Home Health Aide (HHA)

New York-Based Home Care That Cares. Your loved one deserves home health care with heart. For patients of all ages and their families across New York State, Attending means more than compassionate, white-glove service. It's having peace of mind knowing your loved one is in the most capable, caring hands with our home care attendants.

A Personal Care Aide (PCA) and a Home Health Aide (HHA) are individuals who provide personal care, nutritional support, assistance with personal hygiene, home management, and environmental maintenance to help someone remain safely in their home, especially during disruptions caused by illness, disability, social disadvantage, or other challenges, while working under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.

Direct Care Skills:

• Bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting

• Feeding and meal assistance

• Mobility and transfer support

• Vital signs monitoring

• Medication reminders

Observation & Communication:

• Noticing changes in patient health

• Reporting to nurses/family

• Clear, compassionate communication

Soft & Safety Skills:

• Empathy, patience, reliability

• Fall prevention and safe lifting

• Basic first aid and infection control