VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System has a Caregiver Support Program comprised of two distinct programs: the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) and the Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS).
Caregivers in Las Vegas can become CNAs by doing the following: Finishing at least 75 hours of a state-approved CNA training program at a university or college. Successfully passing the certification exam. Completing another 12 hours of ongoing caregiver education (CE) courses on an annual basis.
In Nevada, households with annual incomes of up to 138% of the federal poverty level may qualify for Medicaid. This is $16,753 per year for an individual, or $34,638 per year for a family of four. For more information on Medicaid in Nevada and to see if you're eligible, visit Access Nevada.
Personal Care Aides: Must complete at least 16 hours of topic specific training and at least 8 hours of CE annually. Certified Nurse Aides: After completing a state approved CNA school program, CNAs in Nevada must complete 12 hours of CE annually.
One care option is a personal care assistant (PCA), or as they're also known as, a personal care aide. Unlike certified caregivers, such as home health aides, who can monitor health conditions or registered nurses, who can administer medication, PCAs assist with non-medical personal tasks.
Nevada Medicaid's Personal Care Services Program provides in-home services to Nevada Medicaid Recipients (Consumers) who need assistance to continue to live in their homes due to a qualifying disability or health condition. Personal Care Aides (PCAs) are individuals who meet the requirements specified in MSM Ch.
Caregivers in Las Vegas can become CNAs by doing the following: Finishing at least 75 hours of a state-approved CNA training program at a university or college. Successfully passing the certification exam. Completing another 12 hours of ongoing caregiver education (CE) courses on an annual basis.