Additional Forms Needed:
HHA-PCA Application

Physical examination information for applicants:
Bayshore area: Medical checklist
Hempstead area: Medical checklist

Alan Seitelman, Division Administrator of Suffolk County Department of Social Services, Brunilda Taveras, Caregiver from South Shore Home Health Services, Inc., Judy Martin, Anchor/reporter, Eileen Gerard, Vice President of the Long Island Chapter of the New York State Health Care Providers

The Long Island Chapter of the New York State Association of Health Care Providers hosted its 19th annual Caregiver Awards Luncheon on November 4, 2009 at the Crest Hollow Country Club. Eileen Gerard, Vice President of the Long Island Chapter, Director of Human Resources of South Shore Home Health Services, Inc. organized the event. Thirty Eight caregivers with home care agencies in Nassau and Suffolk County were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the home health care industry on the occasion of National Home Care Month. The Guest Speaker was Judy Martin, broadcast journalist, News 12 Long island anchor/reporter and founder of WorkLifeNation.com

CORAM, NY—Coram resident and home care recipient, Sylvia Brotman today was visited by Congress Member Tim Bishop (D-NY-1), a key figure in the health reform effort in Washington.
Ms. Brotman has received home care services from Oakdale-based, South Shore Home Health Services, for approximately 18 months. Home care services enable Ms. Brotman, who is 94 years old, to live at home, in her community, while managing multiple chronic medical conditions. Without these services, Ms. Brotman, would experience greater physical challenges as a result of her pain, fatigue, and limited mobility, and would eventually end up in a nursing home.
“Home care allows patients like Ms. Brotman to remain in the community, while receiving the services they need to be safe and independent,” Congressman Bishop said. “Expanding access to cost-effective and patient preferred home care is one way to better serve the elderly, disabled, and chronically-ill.”
“We are honored that Congress Member Bishop took the time to meet Sylvia and our staff,” said Eileen Gerard, South Shore Home Health Services. “Since 1985, South Shore Home Health Services has been a regional leader in the home health care field. We are a nationally-accredited home care agency, committed to ensuring and maintaining patient choice, dignity and well-being. We are happy to have the opportunity to share our work with Congress Member Bishop and the broader Long Island community.”
“As a member of the House Education and Labor Committee, Congress Member Bishop is working hard to solve our nation’s health care situation,” said Phyllis A. Wang, HCP President. “I am pleased he took the opportunity to observe home care, because it is an affordable long-term care solution that can help address the nation’s growing health care costs.”
Congress Member Bishop’s visit was arranged by the New York State Association of Health Care Providers, Inc. (HCP), a statewide trade association representing the full spectrum of home care and hospice agencies in New York. HCP’s Home Care Connect program provides State and Federal Legislators—as well as the media—the opportunity to experience the benefits of home and community-based care.

- Consumers will recruit, interview, hire, train, supervise, and (if needed) dismiss their personal assistants.
- Consumers may hire as many personal assistants as needed to accommodate their life styles, authorized hours, and individual needs.
- Consumers will be able to distribute paychecks to their personal assistants on a weekly basis.

What does my Personal Assistant (PA) need to begin working for me?
Your PA will need a physical within the past year, proof of immunizations, a PPD, health assessment, and your PA must be able to legally work in the United States. Applications with all current information and requirements can be sent upon request.

What benefits are available to my Personal Assistant?
- A competitive salary
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Medical Benefits
- Dental
- Free Life insurance policy
- Retirement plan – 410K

Why should I choose South Shore Home Health Services, Inc. to be my CDPAP provider?
South Shore Home Health Services, Inc. is owned and operated by two Registered Nurses who have worked in the health care field for over 40 years. South Shore Home Health Services, Inc. has been providing CDPAP services since it was first offered as a pilot program. We are committed to assisting each consumer in achieving his/her goal, while encouraging independence.
South Shore Home Health Services, Inc. has experience in all different aspects of home care and our healthcare team is friendly, knowledgeable and looking forward to helping you with the CDPAP process.

How do I become a CDPAP consumer?
If you are a Medicaid recipient approved for home care and you are self directing, or have a person who is willing and able to be your administrator, call your local Department of Social Services to request enrollment in the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). Once you have been approved for CDPAP, you can begin the process of hiring your personal assistant. South Shore Home Health Services, Inc. can guide you. CDPAP allows you to hire friends or even some family members to assist you with your care. Ask our CDPAP specialist for details.

Please download and complete this multi-page information packet. Then bring your Employment eligibility ID to one of our 3 offices.

Download CDPAP Application

Download Federal I-9 Form

Click here for more information on South Shore Home Health’s CDPAP program.

Physical examination information for applicants:
Bayshore area: Medical checklist
Hempstead area: Medical checklist

South Shore Home Health Services, Inc. is a New York State licensed Home Care Agency dedicated to serving the needs of clients in their home environment by providing comprehensive nursing and ancillary services.

South Shore Home Health, established as a New York State licensed home care agency in 1985, is accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

The mission of South Shore Home Health is “To Ensure and Maintain Patient Choice, Dignity and Well-being”. All staff are oriented and educated on the importance of our Patient Education Program. Quality Assurance is a very important aspect of the care provided by South Shore Home Health.

Geographic area served includes Suffolk, Nassau, and WestchesterCounties.

Insurances accepted include (but are not limited to):

Quality Assurance

Improvement in services is considered to be an ongoing process for this agency. The most recent JCAHO survey was in May 2008.