PCAS AND CNAS FOR CHILDREN IN DSS CARE

The State of South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking a qualified provider to deliver personal care assistant (PCA) and certified nursing assistant (CNA) services for children under DSS care across all 46 counties. The contractor must staff qualified PCAs and CNAs on an as‑needed basis, perform medication administration, personal hygiene, meal preparation, transportation, emergency response, and detailed documentation, and ensure all personnel clear extensive background checks and maintain required state licenses. The award will be made to all responsive and responsible bidders, replacing four existing emergency contracts, with a five‑year term (one‑year base plus up to four optional renewals). • Provide PCAs/CNAs for medically‑fragile and behaviorally‑complex youth in residential, in‑home, hospital, or DSS office settings. • Maintain 24/7 on‑site presence, complete required training, and submit thorough case and personnel records. • Comply with strict background‑check, licensing, insurance, and reporting requirements; rates are $25/hr (PCA) and $30/hr (CNA) with enhanced‑care rates where applicable.