Official State of Rhode Island website

The Executive Office of Health and Human Services State of Rhode Island

Personal Care Attendant Registry

The registry on this web page has information about Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) currently seeking work in Rhode Island. 

PCAs help older adults or individuals with disabilities with: 

  • Household duties like mail sorting, cleaning, or laundry 
  • Shopping and meals 
  • Bathing, dressing, or grooming 
  • Transportation (optional) 

PCAs must: 

  • Be over 18
  • Be Certified in CPR and First Aid 
  • Complete a free online orientation to the Personal Care Program, provided by the state. 

If contacted by a prospective employer, PCAs must complete an interview and background check. Pay rates are determined by each employer based on the level of care requested. 

If you have questions or would like to request to be listed on the PCA registry, email the RI Executive Office of Health and Human Services at ohhs.pcpcaregistry@ohhs.ri.gov.

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Registry

No personal care attendants are registered at this time.  Please check back later as the list changes often.