Personal Care Attendants
Students with disabilities who need a personal care attendant (PCA) are responsible for making their own arrangements with the PCA or agency. Early planning is essential for a smooth transition to college.
Notifying Disability Services
To get started, you must:
- Inform the Office of Disability Services of your need for your PCA(s) when you submit your disability documentation.
- Submit a completed Personal Attendant Form for each of your PCAs, along with your disability documentation. You can find the form on our Documentation page.
- Submit attendant information and documentation to Disability Services as soon as you accept your admission offer.
For more details on documenting your disability, please visit our webpage on connecting with Disability Services.
Living on Campus with a PCA
If you plan to live in campus housing with your attendant, you must follow specific campus procedures to inform all relevant departments, including Housing and Residence Life. Our Student Checklist for Attendants on Campus will guide you through the necessary steps.
Understanding the PCAs Role
A personal care attendant helps with activities of daily living, such as:
- Eating, dressing, and grooming
- Personal hygiene
- Maintaining your living space
- Lifting and transferring/transporting
You should assess your needs with a medical provider, vocational rehabilitation counselor, or case manager to determine if a PCA is right for you.
Cost and Resources
Students are responsible for all costs and management of their personal care attendant services. Below is a list of local agencies that offer PCA services in the Charlotte area. Please note that the University does not endorse any specific provider.
Interim Healthcare of the Triad
Phone: 704-372-8230
Address: 330 Billingsley Rd Ste 207, Charlotte, NC 28211
Website: www.interimhealthcare.com
Maxim Healthcare Service
Phone: 704-366-1075
Address: 1300 Baxter St. Ste 450, Charlotte, NC 28204
Website: www.maximhealthcare.com
Quality Home Care Services INC
Phone: 704-394-8968
Address: 3552 Beatties Ford RD, Charlotte, NC 28216
Website: www.qchealth.org
Rosalind Current Bland (Abundant Love Home Care Services)
Phone: 704-549-5846
Address: 8401 Medical Plaza Dr STE. 255, Charlotte, NC 28262
Website: www.abundantlovehomecareservices.com
A Brighter Day Home Care INC
Phone: 704-713-2318
Address: 6600 E WT Harris BLVD STE J, Charlotte, NC 28215
AH Home Health Care LLC
Phone: 980-205-4299
Address: 2801 Crisman St STE 103 E, Charlotte, NC 28208
A Better Day Home Care Services INC
Phone: 704-697-0561
Address: 3600 Wilkinson BLVD STE B, Charlotte, NC 28208
Website: www.abetterdayhomecareservicesinc.com