ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

What is a Personal Care Attendant (PCA)?

Updated on: July 22nd, 2022

A PCA is a person recruited and hired by an individual (PCA Consumer-employer) to physically assist in performing tasks, such as:

  • bathing and dressing
  • denture care
  • help with toileting
  • meal preparation and feeding
  • housekeeping and shopping
  • help with ambulation and transfers