What is PCA Choice?
PCA Choice is a self-directed program for people with disabilities that allows you to hire, train, schedule, and manage personal care assistants.
How do I know if I’m eligible for PCA Choice?
To be eligible for PCA Choice, you must:
- Be able to manage the responsibilities of hiring, training, scheduling, and firing employees or live with someone who can make those decisions for you
- Be eligible for PCA services through Medical Assistance
- Have a physical or mental condition, illness, or injury that requires the level of support a PCA can provide
PCA Choice recipients must also complete an annual face-to-face assessment and approve the staff’s time.
How Can Lifeworks Help?
As a PCA Choice provider agency, Lifeworks offers a variety of services to make your life easier, including:
- Providing Qualified Professional supervision
- Paying and withholding taxes for personal care assistants
- Administering background checks
- Maintaining written agreements with you, personal care assistants, Qualified Professionals, and responsible parties
- Ensuring your staff has completed required training
Lifeworks is invested in our capability to ensure culturally appropriate service by translating materials into a variety of languages, hiring native speakers in Spanish, Hmong, and Somali.
Our knowledgeable staff are here to answer all of your questions! All you have to do is give us a call at 651-454-2732 or tell us a little bit about yourself through our Fiscal Support Contact Form. To learn more about which services work together, view the Lifeworks Fiscal Services Matrix.
TIMEKEEPING AND SPENDING-SUMMARY SYSTEM
Learn about the upcoming Lifeworks timekeeping and spending-summary system!
Announcements & Resources
● Lifeworks PCA Proposed Distribution Plan
● Fiscal Services Matrix – View Which Services Work Together
Preparedness Plan
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Emily Mellingen
Registered Nurse | Qualified Professional
Marissa Dayton
Fiscal Service Coordinator | Qualified Professional
Olivia Hampe
Fiscal Service Coordinator | Qualified Professional
Peter Velleux
Fiscal Service Coordinator | Qualified Professional
Emily Mellingen
Marissa Dayton
Marissa graduated with a Sociology Degree from The College of Saint Benedict. She started her career in social services working as a Relocation Coordinator and eventually transitioned to working as a Waiver Case Manager. Marissa joined Lifeworks in September 2021 as a PCA Coordinator.
When not working, Marissa enjoys spending time with her husband and two dogs (Honey and Odin), visiting family, and watching Grey’s Anatomy.
Olivia Hampe
Olivia Hampe joined Lifeworks in January 2022. Olivia earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Child, Adult, and Family Services at Iowa State University. Prior to Lifeworks, Olivia was a Developmental Support Specialist at a nonprofit in Iowa.
In her free time, she enjoys hiking, boating, cooking, and walking her dog.
Peter Velleux
Peter earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois. Peter worked as a sales professional for over twenty years before switching careers in 2013. He worked as a Youth Specialist in juvenile facilities and as an Employment Specialist for people with disabilities in addition to assisting families in the CDCS/PCA Choice programs. Peter joined Lifeworks in October of 2021.
Peter lives in St Louis Park with his wife and three cats. Peter enjoys spending time with friends, playing golf, and pickleball.
We’re Here for You
Emily Mellingen
Registered Nurse | Qualified Professional
Marissa Dayton
Fiscal Service Coordinator | Qualified Professional
Emily Mellingen
Marissa Dayton
Marissa graduated with a Sociology Degree from The College of Saint Benedict. She started her career in social services working as a Relocation Coordinator and eventually transitioned to working as a Waiver Case Manager. Marissa joined Lifeworks in September 2021 as a PCA Coordinator.
When not working, Marissa enjoys spending time with her husband and two dogs (Honey and Odin), visiting family, and watching Grey’s Anatomy.
Olivia Hampe
Fiscal Service Coordinator | Qualified Professional
Peter Velleux
Fiscal Service Coordinator | Qualified Professional
Olivia Hampe
Olivia Hampe joined Lifeworks in January 2022. Olivia earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Child, Adult, and Family Services at Iowa State University. Prior to Lifeworks, Olivia was a Developmental Support Specialist at a nonprofit in Iowa.
In her free time, she enjoys hiking, boating, cooking, and walking her dog.
Peter Velleux
Peter earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois. Peter worked as a sales professional for over twenty years before switching careers in 2013. He worked as a Youth Specialist in juvenile facilities and as an Employment Specialist for people with disabilities in addition to assisting families in the CDCS/PCA Choice programs. Peter joined Lifeworks in October of 2021.
Peter lives in St Louis Park with his wife and three cats. Peter enjoys spending time with friends, playing golf, and pickleball.
We’re Here for You
Emily Mellingen
Marissa Dayton
Marissa graduated with a Sociology Degree from The College of Saint Benedict. She started her career in social services working as a Relocation Coordinator and eventually transitioned to working as a Waiver Case Manager. Marissa joined Lifeworks in September 2021 as a PCA Coordinator.
When not working, Marissa enjoys spending time with her husband and two dogs (Honey and Odin), visiting family, and watching Grey’s Anatomy.
Olivia Hampe
Olivia Hampe joined Lifeworks in January 2022. Olivia earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Child, Adult, and Family Services at Iowa State University. Prior to Lifeworks, Olivia was a Developmental Support Specialist at a nonprofit in Iowa.
In her free time, she enjoys hiking, boating, cooking, and walking her dog.
Peter Velleux
Peter earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois. Peter worked as a sales professional for over twenty years before switching careers in 2013. He worked as a Youth Specialist in juvenile facilities and as an Employment Specialist for people with disabilities in addition to assisting families in the CDCS/PCA Choice programs. Peter joined Lifeworks in October of 2021.
Peter lives in St Louis Park with his wife and three cats. Peter enjoys spending time with friends, playing golf, and pickleball.
Ali O’Brien
Registered Nurse | Qualified Professional
Zach Morth
Registered Nurse | Qualified Professional
Ali O’Brien
Alexandra (Ali) O’Brien joined Lifeworks in October of 2021 as a RN. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Metropolitan State University and also holds a Public Health Nurse Certification. Ali’s first exposure to Lifeworks was working as a PCA throughout high school. In her free time, Ali enjoys being outdoors, hanging out with her faithful chocolate lab and cabin trips with family and friends.
Zach Morth
Zach has worked in the health care industry since 2009 starting as CNA and working his way up to become an RN. Zach utilizes this broad set of knowledge and experiences to better serve families utilizing services through Lifeworks.
When Zach isn’t working hard at Lifeworks, you’ll find him working as a direct care RN or at home working on other projects.
Ali O’Brien
Registered Nurse | Qualified Professional
Zach Morth
Registered Nurse | Qualified Professional
Ali O’Brien
Alexandra (Ali) O’Brien joined Lifeworks in October of 2021 as a RN. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Metropolitan State University and also holds a Public Health Nurse Certification. Ali’s first exposure to Lifeworks was working as a PCA throughout high school. In her free time, Ali enjoys being outdoors, hanging out with her faithful chocolate lab and cabin trips with family and friends.
Zach Morth
Zach has worked in the health care industry since 2009 starting as CNA and working his way up to become an RN. Zach utilizes this broad set of knowledge and experiences to better serve families utilizing services through Lifeworks.
When Zach isn’t working hard at Lifeworks, you’ll find him working as a direct care RN or at home working on other projects.
Ali O’Brien
Alexandra (Ali) O’Brien joined Lifeworks in October of 2021 as a RN. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Metropolitan State University and also holds a Public Health Nurse Certification. Ali’s first exposure to Lifeworks was working as a PCA throughout high school. In her free time, Ali enjoys being outdoors, hanging out with her faithful chocolate lab and cabin trips with family and friends.
Zach Morth
Zach has worked in the health care industry since 2009 starting as CNA and working his way up to become an RN. Zach utilizes this broad set of knowledge and experiences to better serve families utilizing services through Lifeworks.
When Zach isn’t working hard at Lifeworks, you’ll find him working as a direct care RN or at home working on other projects.