Emily B.
UNCAfter a year of being a PCA, the team at CareYaya was super nice and wrote me a great letter of rec! Thank you!
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Double your acceptance rate
to MD, PA and other allied health grad schools
Double your acceptance rate
to MD, PA and other allied health grad schools
- Direct patient care hours at $17 - $30 / hr
- No certifications required
- Flexible to your schedule
Patient Care Assistants stand out to admissions
"Caregiving is amazing clinical experience... the AAMC lists it as one of five ways to get more clinical experience."
Dr. Ryan Gray, M.D.
Author of The Premed Playbook
"I learned a lot, built lasting relationships, and got into my dream school. I'll remember these experiences for the rest of my life!"
Ashlyn G.
Student, UNC School of Medicine
Students Love CareYaya
Julia S.
YaleI'm proud of the connections I've made, and I almost wish that I didn't have to move for med school.
Sam K.
UMich
A very educational experience that I was able to include in my personal statement. Loved every minute.
Today, the traditional role of a Patient Care Assistant has transformed.
Now, PCAs can deliver critical support to patients right in their homes.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals and play an integral role in improving home-based care, enhancing community health, and reducing hospital readmissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Which healthcare tracks benefit from joining CareYaya?
While Pre-Med and Pre-PA students are the most common applicants, some of our top PCAs have been Pre-Dental, Pre-PT, Pre-Pharmacy, and current nursing and graduate students.
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Can I join CareYaya even if I already have another job?
Yes! CareYaya offers complete flexibility by allowing you to choose when and how often you work. Many students work overnight and weekend shifts alongside other responsibilities!
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I don’t have a car. Can I still be a PCA?
Yes! About half of our PCAs commute to care opportunities using Uber/Lyft or public transportation because they live in busy metropolitan areas or don't have personal cars. Just keep in mind that dependability and being on-time are very important to the families you care for, so we recommend only accepting care requests if you have reliable transportation.
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What title should I put on my resume?
Patient Care Assistant - CareYaya Health Alliance
You may do the same on LinkedIn and follow our updates here.
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Who will I be caring for?
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Are there also internship opportunities?
Don't wait: Start earning patient care hours today
All medical professions welcome!
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Why Students Choose CareYaya
Unique Experience
We connect you with a wide array of meaningful experiences that make for unique personal statements and essays in your applications.
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Flexible Scheduling
Get flexible care gigs helping with in-home care. Help patients with Alzheimer's and dementia, cancer and other chronic diseases.
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Exclusive Benefits
For top PCA's, find exclusive shadowing opportunities and letters of recommendation from our team of public health professionals.
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The gateway to your professional future in healthcare is waiting.
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CareYaya is not a licensed home care agency, as defined in Gen. Stat. 131E-136(2) and does not make guarantees concerning the training, supervision or competence of the personnel referred hereunder. We refer private, high-quality caregivers to people with disabilities and older adults.