Personal Care Attendant
About the Role
Americare Senior Living is seeking a compassionate and dependable Personal Care Attendant (PCA) to support our residents’ physical and emotional well-being in a warm, home-like environment. In this rewarding role, you’ll have a direct impact on residents’ daily lives by helping them feel safe, comfortable, and respected. You’ll work alongside a supportive team of caregivers and nursing staff committed to providing exceptional care and creating meaningful connections with residents and families.
This role functions as part of an interdisciplinary care team and upholds Americare’s standards, values, and commitment to resident-centered care. It may also be known as Personal Care Attendant (PCA), Caregiver, Resident Care Assistant, or Personal Support Aide.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility
- Provide compassionate physical and emotional support while preserving resident dignity
- Monitor resident safety and observe for signs of distress or changes in condition
- Accurately document resident care, activities, and changes as required
- Communicate effectively with nursing staff and fellow caregivers regarding resident needs
- 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
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CPR and BLS certifications are a plus — training available
Skills & Abilities
- 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
Physical Demands
- Lift up to 25 lbs. and assist with resident transfers as needed
- Push, pull, and maneuver up to 100 lbs., including resident mobility assistance
- Maneuver resident wheelchairs weighing up to 350 lbs.
Work Environment
This role is performed in an indoor senior living environment designed to promote comfort, safety, and engagement. Duties may include accompanying residents to supervised indoor or outdoor activities.
Benefits
- Recognition and appreciation with meaningful shout outs
- Family atmosphere with a close-knit community
- Competitive paid time off (PTO) plan
- Daily access to wages for flexibility
- Complimentary meals while you work
- Tuition assistance for career growth
- Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability
- Competitive pay with annual wage increases based on performance
- 401(k) plan with company contributions
- Flexible scheduling options for work-life balance
About Americare
At Americare, our RISING Team Values guide everything we do: Respect, Integrity, Servant Heart, Inspire, Nurture, and Growth. We are proud to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors every day. Americare communities are more than just workplaces—they are family, where excellence thrives, people are empowered, and fun is part of the culture. We’ve been consistently certified as a Great Place to Work, ranked on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services, and named one of the 2025 Best Senior Living providers by U.S. News & World Report.