What This Home Health Care Project Is All About
This project is a worker cooperative based in Bronx, NY, focused on delivering top-notch home health care services. It’s all about putting care in the hands of those who provide it—direct care workers who truly understand the needs of their clients. From helping with daily living activities to offering specialized support for persons with disabilities, this initiative is redefining what it means to receive compassionate, personalized care right at home. With a strong foothold in New York City, it’s not just about health care jobs—it’s about empowering a direct care workforce through adult learner-centered training and entry-level development. The mission? Owned by workers. Defined by care.
Main Benefits of This Worker Cooperative Model
Here’s why this project stands out:
- B Corp Score: 128.2, reflecting strong social and environmental performance
- Worker Cooperative: Caregivers own and operate the company, ensuring commitment and quality
- Direct Care Workforce: Trained health care workers providing physician-directed and personal care
- Adult Learner-Centered Training: Focused on empowering workers with relevant skills
- Entry-Level Development: Opportunities for new workers to grow in the home care industry
- Location: Serving Bronx and greater New York City (NYC) communities
- Services: Home Health Aide, Personal Care, Companion Care, Private Care, and CDPAP
- Specialized Care: Support for persons with disabilities including Traumatic Brain Injury and Multiple Sclerosis
Services Offered to Meet Diverse Needs
The range of services is pretty comprehensive. Home Health Aides provide short or long-term physician-directed care, helping with bathing, dressing, meal prep, and more. Personal Care workers assist with daily activities like toileting and shopping. Companion Care focuses on non-medical support—think medication reminders or simply keeping company. For those not eligible for Medicaid, Private Care steps in with help around the house. And then there’s the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), which flips the script, letting clients choose and train their own assistants. It’s care tailored to fit lifestyles and needs.
How the Cooperative Approach Changes the Game
Unlike traditional agencies, this worker-owned model means caregivers have a real stake in the quality of care they provide. It’s not just a job—it’s a commitment. This approach fosters a sense of pride and responsibility, which translates into better outcomes for clients. Plus, it supports women’s employment and creates meaningful jobs in the home care health sector. The cooperative structure also encourages ongoing coaching, consulting services, and curriculum development to keep the workforce skilled and motivated.
Steps to Getting Better Care, Simplified
Getting started is straightforward, with three easy steps:
- Share Your Needs: Open up about the care required.
- Discover Something Better: Learn how a caregiver-owned company can elevate your care experience.
- Enjoy the Difference: Experience the dedication and quality that comes from a worker-owned in-home caregiver.
It’s a simple process designed to make care accessible and personalized, without the usual hassle.
Project Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – Providing quality home health care services
- SDG 5: Gender Equality – Promoting women’s employment in the health care sector
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Creating meaningful jobs through a cooperative model
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – Supporting persons with disabilities and underserved communities
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Collaborating with Fiscal Intermediaries and community organizations
Contact and Connection
For anyone interested in learning more or seeking care, the project keeps it simple. Reach out by phone at (718) 993-7104 or email info@chcany.org. Whether it’s exploring services or understanding how the cooperative model works, the team is ready to help. It’s about building connections that foster trust and quality care in the heart of New York City.
