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The Massachusetts Council for Home Care Aide Services

The Massachusetts Council for Home Care Aide Services (Council) has been the voice for paraprofessional home care aide services in Massachusetts since 1967. Council membership includes over 100 Medicare certified, non-certified, and private pay agencies which directly employ home care aides and meet standards of training, supervision, and administration as established by the organization. 

Home care aides are the heart of the Commonwealth's home care system, providing personalized and supportive services that enable our elders and disabled children and adults to remain at home. The Council works with state agencies, the Legislature, the media, and the general public, providing timely information and education on home care services and advocating for priority home care issues and initiatives. 

Throughout our history, the Council has brought together providers from certified home health, homemaker, and private pay agencies to ensure that quality home care aide services are delivered throughout Massachusetts.  The Council has been the leader in setting standards for home care aides and is proud to serve as the question and referral source for standards of practice. 

The Council keeps its members informed of issues affecting home care aide services through our informative Board meetings, regional meetings, monthly newsletter, and email alerts. Most importantly, membership in the Council provides you with the opportunity to network with and learn from other home care providers in order to develop innovative ways to balance the needs of your agency with the needs of your staff and your clients. 

  • COUNCIL TO OFFER FREE PC HOMEMAKER TRAINING THIS SPRING
    The Council is currently soliciting referrals from our members and industry partners of candidates to participate in our free PHCAST Enhanced Personal Care Homemaker Year 2 Pilot Training program this spring.  Each pilot training session will enroll at least 10 students who will receive 70 hours of Enhanced Personal Care Homemaker training and 10 hours of soft skills/life skills training.  In total, the Council will hold 20 free regional trainings and train 200 students. 

    Click on the links below for a list of pilot training dates and locations scheduled to date and participant recruitment materials.  Please review the attached list and direct all student referrals to Barbara Budak at 781-693-5719 or bbudak@mahomecareaides.com.

    Spring 2012 PHCAST Enhanced Personal Care Homemaker Pilot Training Schedule: www.mahomecareaides.com/documents/PHCASTTrainings.pdf

    Participant Recruitment Form (Interested students must complete the return to Council office): www.mahomecareaides.com/documents/PHCASTRecruitmentForm.pdf

    PHCAST Fact Sheet: www.mahomecareaides.com/documents/PHCASTFactSheet.pdf


  • HOME CARE AIDES NAMED 1st and 2nd LARGEST GROWING OCCUPATION BY 2020
    On February 16, 2012, Boston.com posted a new gallery highlighting the Fastest Growing Careers by 2020 according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Personal Care Aides holds the #1 spot (Projected increase in 2020: 70.5 percent) and Home Health Aides hold the #2 spot (Projected increase in 2020: 69.4 percent) on this list.  See link below.

    www.boston.com/jobs/galleries/fastest_growing_jobs_2020/



  • NEW HOME FOR THE COUNCIL!
    In October, the MA Council for Home Care Aide Services (Council) moved to Waltham.  Our office is now located at the headquarters of Jewish Family and Children’s Service.  We are extremely grateful that JF&CS was able to accommodate the Council in its Waltham location.   Please remember our new phone number is: 781-693-5719 and our new address is: 1430 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451


  • CHECK OUT THE COUNCIL’S NEW FACEBOOK PAGE
    The Council has a new Facebook page! Click on the following link to “Like” us and receive regular updates on what we are up to:
    www.facebook.com/pages/Massachusetts-Council-for-Home-Care-Aide-Services/187412874618842
    Also, check our pictures from recent events including our Home Care Aide Celebration and our 2011 Personal and Home Care Aide State Training (PHCAST) graduates. 


  • COUNCIL RELEASES CONSUMER BROCHURE ON PRIVATE PAY
    Caring for a loved one at home can be an overwhelming experience.
    Fortunately, there are many options today for those who need assistance to remain safely in their homes. However, deciding which option is best for your family can be difficult if you don’t understand your options and know what to look for. Most people are not aware that Medicare and most insurance policies cover only short-term clinical home care aide services for limited increments of time. Often, the amount of care provided through insurance and other programs is not sufficient to keep a person safely at home once their medical needs have been met. In those cases, their family might choose to purchase additional services for their loved one.

    The Council designed our "Know Your Private Pay Home Care Options" brochure as a guide for families purchasing home care services in times of need. This tool will help you understand what paraprofessional home care services are and will help you decide which services can best be used by your family. Click on the following link to download an electronic copy of this brochure:

    www.mahomecareaides.com/documents/Private%20Pay%20Brochure%202012.pdf

    If you would like to receive multiple copies of this resource, please contact the Council office by telephone at 781-693-5719 or email at lgurgone@mahomecareaides.org.   







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