Assistive care providers may have different titles, including personal care assistant (PCA), home health assistant (HHA), and certified nursing assistant (CNA). Assistive care is non-medical supportive care. The services provided by care staff can range from helping with personal care (e.g., some care providers may also provide limited assistance with medications).While job responsibilities may be similar, there are differences between the three in terms of training requirements and scope of practice (i.e., p.
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