Group Completes October PCA Training

Congratulations to everyone who completed our Personal Care Aide (PCA) training in October! The program prepares participants for a rewarding career providing hands-on care and support to people in their homes and communities. PCAs assist with personal care, daily living activities, and help clients maintain independence and dignity.

PCAs focus on helping individuals with daily living activities to remain safe at home. This can include such tasks as: assisting individuals with bathing, dressing and grooming; meal preparation; light housekeeping; laundry; companionship; and assistance with errands.

The two-week program includes: instruction about mobility support and safe patient transfers; communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with patients; techniques for safety, infection control and caregiving; and professional conduct in home care settings.  

The paid training through Schofield Home Health Care is offered in partnership with the University at Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center and the Western New York Women’s Foundation.