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You also have the right to decide how you would like to receive care.  \nEveryone has different personal boundaries and needs for feeling safe, but we all have the rights to:  \n􀁸 Be free from violence and abuse  \n􀁸 Have your boundaries respected  \n􀁸 Have privacy  \nAdditional Resources  \n􀁸 Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) 1-800-842-9009: You can report abuse from a caregiver by calling DPPC’s hotline. DPPC conducts investigation and provides protective services for reported abuse against people aged 18 to 59.  \n􀁸 Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EHOS) 1-800-922-2275: To report abuse or neglect of someone 60 or older.  \n􀁸 Department of Children & Families (DCF) 1-800-792-5200: to report abuse or neglect of some one under 18.  \n􀁸 PCA/Consumer “Job Fair” 1-800-804-1899 ext. 213: hosted by Stavros is a safe space to meet potential PCAs, registration required.  \nFOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:  \nPlease contact Member Services at:  \n1-800-804-1899 ext. 204  \nE-mail: [info@stavros.org](info@stavros.org)  \nVisit our site at StavrosPCA.Org  \nConsumer and/or Surrogates can request additional Skills Training for Hiring and Termination process an/or request written material on Hiring and Firing PCAs.  \nSTAVROS  \nCENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING  \n Safety Practices:   \nHiring & Firing PCAs  \nThe following information is a new perspective from PCA consumers in navigating the often challenging process of hiring/firing Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) . Our goals is to ensure that consumers feel safe, respected and comfortable when they are hiring PCAs.  \nSafety in Hiring & Firing   \nPosting for a PCA job opening: keep personal information to a minimum in the job posting/advertisement  \nPhone screen: before agreeing to meet with potential PCA, consider a pre interview  \nphone screening. At which time you can discuss basic required task of PCA and the schedule  \nyou are looking to fill to see if the PCA in question could be a potential match  \nIn-person interview: try to meet in public place and/or with a trusted friend/family member (even if they wait in  \nthe car or at a different table)  \nSafety in Hiring & Firing   \nChecking references: make sure to ask for professional references (not personal) and call said references.  \nBackground checks: Criminal Offender Record  \nInformation (CORI) and Sex Offender Record Information (SORI) checks are a way to check  \npotential PCAs criminal/sexual assault history, BUT does not guarantee safety  \nFiring: It is recommended that you meet with your PCA in person, and that you have someone else present, such as a friend or family member, either in the same room or another room. If you don’t feel safe being in the same space as the PCA, you could also call them.  \nBoundaries & Communication  \nBOUNDARIES  \nYou have the right to feel safe and comfortable with your PCA, including when you are receiving personal care. Talking with your PCA about how you would like to receive care can help.  \nCOMMUNICATION  \nIt is recommended that you directly communicate expectations from the beginning of your work relationship and continue to talk with your PCA if you feel uncomfortable as situations come up. Having a conversation with your PCA about your needs and expectations can help you feel more in control of the care you are receiving.","cbCaifj2FRhLTXFB","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifj2FRhLTXFB","pdf",796966,"English","# Rights and Responsibilities\n## Safety Practices: Hiring & Firing PCAs\n## Safety in Hiring & Firing\n## Boundaries & Communication","[{\"question\":\"What rights do consumers have when working with a PCA?\",\"answer\":\"Consumers have the right to feel safe and comfortable, decide how they receive care, and have boundaries respected and privacy protected.\"},{\"question\":\"How should consumers screen potential PCAs before meeting in person?\",\"answer\":\"Use a phone screen and discuss basic required tasks and schedule needs to assess compatibility before agreeing to an in-person meeting.\"},{\"question\":\"What steps can improve safety when checking references and conducting background checks?\",\"answer\":\"Ask for professional references and call them. 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