Personal Care Aide
Enrollment Information
Personal Care Aide (PCA) Training Program
Program Overview
Schofield Care’s Personal Care Aide (PCA) Training Program prepares individuals for a rewarding career providing hands-on care and support to individuals in their homes and communities. PCAs assist with personal care, daily living activities, and help clients maintain independence and dignity. This program is a paid trainee program.
Program Details
Our PCA Training Program includes:
- Paid Training
- New York State–approved curriculum
- Classroom instruction
- Skills lab training
No prior healthcare experience required.
Career Opportunities After Certification
Graduates may work in but not limited to:
- Licensed Home Health Care Program
- Long-Term Care at Home programs
- PACE programs
- Community-based healthcare settings
Healthcare employers throughout Western New York are actively hiring qualified PCAs
What does a Personal Care Aid do?
- Assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Meal preparation
- Light housekeeping
- Laundry
- Companionship
- Assistance with errands
PCAs focus on helping individuals with daily living activities to remain safe at home.
Upcoming Class Schedule
April:
- Start Date: April 30th, 2026
- End Date: May 12th, 2026
- Schedule: Monday–Friday
- Time: 9:00AM-3:00PM
- Location: Lancaster, NY
July:
- Start Date: July 9th, 2026
- End Date: July 21st, 2026
- Schedule: Monday–Friday
- Time: 9:00AM-3:00PM
- Location: Lancaster, NY
September:
- Start Date: September 17th, 2026
- End Date: September 29th, 2026
- Schedule: Monday–Friday
- Time: 9:00AM-3:00PM
- Location: Lancaster, NY
How to Apply
Open interviews are held prior to each class. To inquire, please email HR@schofieldcare.org