Paid family caregivers in Nassau after CDPAP and PPL

Many Nassau families want care to stay with someone who already knows the house, the routine, and the neighborhood. After CDPAP ended and cases moved to PPL, some Long Island households have been looking for an agency that will train the caregiver, put them on payroll, and remain easy to reach. Our Family PCA/HHA Program is built for that.

A relative or trusted friend completes free PCA/HHA training, is hired by Helping Hands, and is paid $22.40 an hour, including union benefits, to care for a loved one who has New York Medicaid. Care can begin in a few days to about a month. A spouse, parent, child, son-in-law, or daughter-in-law cannot be the paid aide, but siblings, grandchildren, and many other relatives or friends may qualify. If you already have Medicaid home care and want to move it to Helping Hands, call us. Details are also on Who Can Be a Paid Caregiver for a Relative in New York?.

Pediatric hours, therapies, and OPWDD in Nassau County

Nassau parents often need both home care hours and help getting a child to speech, physical, or occupational therapy. Our pediatric home care program supports children with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and chronic medical needs. Pediatric aides help with daily routines, school, and transportation, and they give parents respite during the school year and over the summer. A child with Medicaid can often start home care through their Medicaid health plan while you apply to OPWDD. We help families apply and work with a Care Coordination Organization. After a child is found eligible, OPWDD may also fund therapies, respite, community habilitation, and other supports. Parents cannot be the paid aide. A relative who is not a parent can take free HHA training and care for the child through Helping Hands. See also home care for children with autism in NYC.

Home health aides across Nassau County

When a family caregiver is not the right option, we provide certified aides through our home health aide services. HHAs and PCAs assist with personal care, meals, medication reminders, mobility, and escorts to appointments.

We accept Medicaid, MLTC plans, long-term care insurance, and private pay. Medicare does not cover ongoing care of this kind. Families who want to start immediately, or who are still waiting on Medicaid, can use the Private Client Program. Care begins right after the nurse assessment and a signed agreement. Ask us about NHTD and TBI waiver services if nursing-facility-level support at home is the goal.