Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Certification Program

FREE NYS-Approved Caregiver Certification

Walk Out With Work

We prepare you for a meaningful career in home care, empowering you with the skills to succeed.

Getting certified opens the door to greater career opportunities and growth. We have placed over 40,000 Caregivers in rewarding careers.

The no-cost-to-you Caregiver Certification Program provides guidelines for becoming a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) and prepares you to care for the elderly and people with disabilities.

Certification in 4 Easy Steps

You can expect the whole process to take approximately 1–2 weeks from start to finish.

1

Register for the
FREE Training Program

The process begins when you register online and are approved for the program.

2

Complete the
Training Program

Complete the 40-hour Caregiver Certification Program. Training is held in person, following NYS Certification guidelines.

3

Undergo a Skills
Evaluation Review

Undergo a skills evaluation review. A qualified evaluator will complete your review.

4

Celebrate and Apply
for True Care Jobs

Congratulations! You’re now a True Care  Certified PCA!

Caregiver employment will grow 21% in the next 10 years, much faster than most occupations.

Caregiver Certification is approved by the NYS Department of Health and taught by Registered Nurses (RNs).

The Free Course Covers Many Topics, Including:

The Role of Personal Care Assistants (PCAs)

Understanding
Care Plans

Assistive
Devices

Safety and
Infection Control

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Effective Communication

Get Certified Today

The demand for qualified Caregivers is fast-growing due to an aging population. Certification gives you credibility and boosts your chances of getting hired. Caregiver Certification not only equips you with the skills and knowledge to provide care to individuals who need it most but opens doors to fulfilling career opportunities.

Getting my Certification from True Care opened so many doors for my career path. I feel very confident about my skills as a Caregiver. My True Care Trainer was the best! I also like that I met other Caregivers in the program.

Rose M.

Certified Personal Care Assistant

While you are not required to have experience in personal care or homemaking, you are expected to meet certain criteria.

To qualify for the Program you must:

Be 18 years old or older

Be legally authorized to
work in the U.S.

Be able to read and write,
understand and complete
instructions, and keep
simple records

Have a caring and
sympathetic attitude
toward patients who live
at home

Benefits of becoming a Certified Caregiver

Those who complete the program and join our team will become eligible for employment and benefits, including:

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Coverage

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401 (k) Savings Plan

Commuter Benefits

A Word From
the Director

Laura Silverstein, MSN, RN, WCC, CDP, is True Care’s Director of Patient Services and oversees the PCA Certification Program. She loves home care because Caregivers build deep, long-term relationships with their clients, in contrast to hospital workers who are constantly coming and going. She has 17+ years experience working in various home care settings over the past 10 years but has a special place in her heart for True Care.

“We focus a lot on the initial matchmaking between Caregiver and patient. First and foremost, we look for individuals who are passionate about caring for others. Patients have so much to share and they want a Caregiver who’s interested in who they are beyond their health condition.”

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Certification?

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FAQs

Answers to  
Common Questions

What is a Personal Care Assistant (PCA)?

A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) is a certified Caregiver who helps people with disabilities and older adults accomplish daily tasks from home. As a PCA, you will play an important role in your clients’ lives, giving them the care they need to live independently in their own homes. PCAs have a flexible and rewarding career that offers growth opportunities in home care.

How Does Certification Work?

The program certifies new PCAs without caregiving experience and people with a caregiving background who want to add to their credentials.

For those with caregiving experience: Caregiving certification is awarded after a one-time, four-hour in-person training session.
For those without caregiving experience: A 40-hour in-person training program certifies individuals without a caregiving background.

Where Is the Training Held?

The free PCA Certification course is offered at True Care sites in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island, and Westchester County. The course is held in person under NYS regulations.

I'm Already a CDPAP Caregiver. Can I Still Participate?

Yes, you can still participate as a New York Medicaid Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) Caregiver. Training meets NYS’s new training requirements for Caregivers under CDPAP Medicaid, which allows clients to choose family members or friends as their Caregivers. Current CDPAP Caregivers will be awarded certification after a one-time, 4-hour training offered in person.

Can Anyone Join?

You are not required to have a caregiving background to participate in the program. This program is ideal for people who do not have caregiving experience but want to transition into this high-demand field. A 40-hour in-person training program certifies individuals without a caregiving history.

Careers at True Care

At True Care, our Caregivers drive our mission.

Join our diverse team of home care professionals who share the goal of providing quality care to those who need it most. We offer competitive pay, opportunities for growth, and comprehensive benefits.

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Certification Program