Consumer Directed Services-Hire your loved ones to take care of you! CDS is a Missouri Medicaid funded program, which allows the consumer who meets the qualifications to be the employer and have the freedom to hire their own personal care attendant.
Personal Care Attendants-provides assistance with activities of daily living to help maintain and increase independence, which include the following services:
• Dressing and undressing
• Moving into and out of bed
• Meal preparation and cleanup
• Bathing and grooming
• Maintenance and use of prostheses, aids, equipment
• Shopping and essential transportation
• Housekeeping and Laundry
Consumer Directed Services
Qualifications to receive CDS Services
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Be at least 18 years of age
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Proof of Medicaid eligibility
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Able to direct his/her own self care
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Capable of living independently with CDS
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Have a physical disability preventing you from completing task on your own
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Meet the level of care requirement set by the Division of Health and Senior Services (DHSS)
Qualifications to serve as a PCA
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Must not be consumer's spouse
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Be at least 18 years or older
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Meet the physical demands required to perform specified tasks
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Agree to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA guidelines
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Have a desire to assist individuals with disabilities
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Each PCA is subject to a background screening