Personal Care Attendant

Glendale Gardens Memory Care•Clinton, MO

3d•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 senior living environment. The PCA provides hands-on assistance with activities of daily living and contributes to residents’ safety, comfort, dignity, and quality of life as part of an interdisciplinary care team. The position may also be known as Caregiver, Resident Care Assistant, or Personal Support Aide. Free Certified Medication Aide (CMA) training is offered to support career growth. 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 involves assisting with resident transfers and mobility, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and maneuvering wheelchairs. Americare describes its culture as supportive, inclusive, team-oriented, and guided by its RISING values: Respect, Integrity, Servant Heart, Inspire, Nurture, and Growth. The company highlights opportunities for career advancement, flexible scheduling, recognition, and work-life balance.

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 lbs. and assist with resident transfers as needed.
Ability to push, pull, and maneuver up to 100 lbs., including resident mobility assistance.
Ability to maneuver resident wheelchairs weighing up to 350 lbs.

Nice To Haves

CPR and BLS certifications are a plus; training is available.
No prior experience is required; free Certified Medication Aide (CMA) training is offered.

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.
Assist with resident transfers and mobility as needed.
Accompany residents to supervised indoor or outdoor activities as needed.