The PCA program enables Mass Health recipients whose disability is permanent or chronic in nature, and impairs the member's functional ability to perform ADLs and IADLs without physical assistance to be cared for in their home. Services include:

• Bathing, dressing & toileting
• Medication administration
• Mobility/range of motion exercises

To be eligible for the Personal Care Attendant program, an individual must be a member of MassHealth. Consumers must need physical assistance in at least two activities of daily living, such as eating, bathing, dressing, hygiene, etc.

Personal Care Attendants are recruited, trained and supervised by the consumer (or his/her surrogate) approved for services. PCAs do not work for The Arc of the South Shore. They work for the consumer. A surrogate is often a family member but may be any other individual identified by the consumer to help the consumer manage the PCA program.

For more information, call Jim Dowd at 781-335-3023 x2222.