Care Assistant Jobs in Missouri
Care Assistant jobs in Missouri are concentrated in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield, where large employers like BJC HealthCare, Mercy Health, and SSM Health maintain steady demand for direct-care staff at every level from entry-level home health aides to experienced residential care workers. The most in-demand specialties are memory care, senior living support, and home-based personal care, reflecting Missouri's growing older adult population. Hiring is active year-round, with assisted living communities and home health agencies posting consistently across both urban and rural parts of the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Physical Therapy Assistant (Outpatient\Inpatient) works under the supervision of leadership and treats patients in a variety of modalities, educate the family/patient, and assures continuity of treatment. Responsible for all necessary documentation as required by accepted medical guidelines.
- Treats patients using a variety of modalities and procedures under treatment plan formulated by a Registered Physical Therapist.
- Provides patient/family education.
- Documents patients’ response to treatment program, communicates with providers, Physical Therapist, and other interdisciplinary team members, and inputs charges as appropriate.
- Participates in staff meetings, family conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings, as appropriate.
- Participates in continual process improvement.
- Other duties as assigned
Education
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program. - Required
Work Experience
Licenses and Certifications
- Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Licensed in state of Missouri. - Required within 60 Days Or
- Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Compact State License - Required Upon Hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Upon Hire
Travel Requirements
- Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required
The Physical Therapy Assistant (Outpatient\Inpatient) works under the supervision of leadership and treats patients in a variety of modalities, educate the family/patient, and assures continuity of treatment. Responsible for all necessary documentation as required by accepted medical guidelines.
- Treats patients using a variety of modalities and procedures under treatment plan formulated by a Registered Physical Therapist.
- Provides patient/family education.
- Documents patients’ response to treatment program, communicates with providers, Physical Therapist, and other interdisciplinary team members, and inputs charges as appropriate.
- Participates in staff meetings, family conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings, as appropriate.
- Participates in continual process improvement.
- Other duties as assigned
Education
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program. - Required
Work Experience
Licenses and Certifications
- Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Licensed in state of Missouri. - Required within 60 Days Or
- Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Compact State License - Required Upon Hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Upon Hire
Travel Requirements
- Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required
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Care Assistant Job Market in Missouri
A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Mercy23
- State of Missouri10
- Saint Luke's5
- CoxHealth4
- BJC HealthCare3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in care assistant jobs across Missouri.
- High school diploma or GED recognized by the state of Missouri
- Current CPR and first aid certification from an approved Missouri provider
- Successful completion of a Missouri-approved nurse aide training and competency evaluation program
- Ability to pass a Missouri Family Care Safety Registry background check
- Previous experience in a home health, assisted living, or long-term care setting preferred
- Valid Missouri driver's license and reliable transportation for home-based or community care roles
Care Assistant Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a care assistant in Missouri?
Most care assistant roles in Missouri require completing a state-approved nurse aide training program and passing the Missouri Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation, administered through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. After passing, you are listed on the Missouri Nurse Aide Registry, which most employers verify before hire. Some home health aide positions require only a high school diploma and on-the-job orientation, but registry listing gives candidates a clear edge.
Which companies hire care assistants in Missouri?
Companies currently hiring care assistants in Missouri include Mercy, State of Missouri, and Saint Luke's, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's dense network of assisted living communities, nonprofit health systems, and home health agencies means openings appear regularly statewide, not just in the largest cities.
Which Missouri cities have the most care assistant jobs?
St. Louis, Springfield, and Kansas City consistently have the most care assistant openings in Missouri. Kansas City and St. Louis drive volume through large health systems and a high concentration of senior living communities, while Springfield anchors demand in southwest Missouri through Mercy and CoxHealth, which operate major long-term care and home health programs in that region.
Are there remote care assistant jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're rare. Care assistant work is hands-on by nature, so most roles require physical presence with clients or residents. About 8% of care assistant openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be in care coordination, telephonic wellness check programs, or administrative support roles rather than direct personal care.
How can I get hired as a care assistant in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to assisted living communities or home health agencies that offer paid on-the-job training alongside nurse aide certification. Large Missouri operators like Bethesda Senior Living and Lutheran Senior Services regularly hire trainees and cover the cost of Missouri nurse aide program completion. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as dietary aide, housekeeper, or childcare worker often make strong lateral moves, and obtaining CPR certification before applying demonstrates readiness even without direct care experience.
Where can I find and apply to care assistant jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to care assistant jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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