SERVICES WE PROVIDE UNDER PCA
Dressing & grooming
Selecting clothes, assisting with dressing, hair care, shaving, basic nail care, and other basic grooming tasks.
Mobility & transfers
Helping someone get in and out of bed or chairs, assisting with walking or wheelchair use and positioning for comfort and safety.
Personal hygiene
Bathing, showering, skincare, oral care, toileting, and bowel/bladder care, including incontinence support.
Meal preparation and eating
Planning and preparing meals and assisting with the process of eating when needed.
Medication reminders
Prompting or reminding the person to take their prescribed medications.
Light housekeeping linked to care
Household tasks that are integral to PCA services, such as cleaning areas used for care, laundry related to hygiene, and dishes related to meals.
Shopping & certain errands
Shopping for food, clothing, and essential items, and accompanying the person to appointments or in the community as part of instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
WHO CAN BENEFIT?
PCA SERVICES ARE IDEAL FOR:​
Individuals with physical disabilities who need assistance with mobility, transfers, bathing, dressing or toileting.
Older adults who need support to continue living independently at home.
Children and adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities.
Individuals with chronic medical conditions that limit their ability to perform daily activities.
People recovering from surgery, illness, or serious injury who need temporary assistance.
Individuals with neurological conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, or spinal cord injuries.
Individuals with traumatic brain injuries who require help with daily routines and safety.
People who need assistance with eating, grooming, medication reminders, and other activities of daily living.
Individuals who require cueing, supervision, or hands-on assistance to safely complete daily tasks.
STEPS TO
START PCA SERVICES
WHAT IS PCA?
Personal Care Assistance (PCA) is a Minnesota state program that provides in-home support for individuals who need help with activities of daily living (ADLs) and some health-related tasks. At Metro Home Health Care our trained PCA caregivers work one-on-one with you to promote independence while ensuring safety, dignity, and quality of life.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PCA SERVICES
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EXISTING
PCA CLIENTS
Your services will not be interrupted during the transition. Your case manager will contact you before your annual reassessment to explain your CFSS options, including the possibility of paying a family caregiver.