Patient Care Associate - Oncology - Full Time - Nights

About the role

Under the direction of an RN or LPN, the Patient Care Assistant assists in the individualized care of patients to achieve their highest level of wellness, works cooperatively with others as part of a team, and performs designated clinical procedures and non‑clinical support tasks essential to providing patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care to promote wellness.
• Work cooperatively with team members toward group goals.
• Perform designated clinical procedures.
• Perform non‑clinical support tasks essential to patient care.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D., CNA/CPTC, or enrollment in a healthcare career program through high school curriculum; or be age 18+ and able to participate in Mercy’s UAP training program; or be a current Mercy co‑worker.
• Licensure: None required.
• Experience: None required; if no prior experience, Mercy provides a 175‑hour training program meeting state Department of Health and Senior Services requirements, to be completed within 90 days of hire.
• Certifications: BLS certification required within one month of hire; completion of PCA competencies required within three months of hire.
• Physical requirements: Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds regularly; prolonged standing and walking each shift; ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Qualifications

• Preferred certification: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support.
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
• Caring, collaborative team environment where your voice matters.
• Opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion; grow with the organization.