Personal Care Attendant

St. Clair Place Assisted Living•Saint Clair, MO

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Americare Senior Living is seeking a compassionate and dependable Personal Care Attendant (PCA) to support residents’ physical and emotional well-being in a warm, home-like assisted living environment. The PCA provides hands-on assistance with activities of daily living while supporting residents’ emotional well-being and quality of life. The position works as part of an interdisciplinary care team and upholds Americare’s standards, values, and commitment to resident-centered care. The role may also be known as Caregiver, Resident Care Assistant, or Personal Support Aide. The position is at St. Clair Place in St. Clair, Missouri. Available shifts are 1st and 3rd shift, with 12-hour shifts. The listed pay is $15.25–$16.25 per hour: a $15.25 base rate, a $0.50 second-shift differential, and a $1.00 third-shift differential. Both full-time and part-time employment are available. The role is performed indoors in a senior living environment designed to promote comfort, safety, and engagement. Duties may include accompanying residents to supervised indoor or outdoor activities. The position requires lifting up to 25 pounds, assisting with resident transfers, pushing, pulling, and maneuvering up to 100 pounds, and maneuvering resident wheelchairs weighing up to 350 pounds.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Friendly, patient, and positive attitude.
Strong listening and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Attention to detail and commitment to resident comfort and safety.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and assist with resident transfers as needed.
Ability to push, pull, and maneuver up to 100 pounds, including for resident mobility assistance.
Ability to maneuver resident wheelchairs weighing up to 350 pounds.

Nice To Haves

CPR certification; training is available.
BLS certification; training is available.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
Provide compassionate physical and emotional support while preserving residents’ dignity.
Monitor resident safety and observe for signs of distress or changes in condition.
Accurately document resident care, activities, and changes as required.
Communicate resident needs effectively to nursing staff and fellow caregivers.
Engage residents in activities that promote physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Maintain resident privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and company policies.
Support a clean, safe, and welcoming living environment.
Accompany residents to supervised indoor or outdoor activities as needed.