Patient Care Associate-PCA - Full Time

About the role

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals.

Responsibilities

• Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC, or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
• Licensure: Not specified
• Experience: None required
• In the state of Missouri: Completion of a required 175-hour training program that meets the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services requirements within 90 days of hire.
• In the state of Oklahoma: Not specified
• In the state of Arkansas: Not specified

Qualifications

• BLS Required within one month of hire
• Completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire

Skills

• Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Prolonged standing and walking each shift
• Grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• Not specified

Other

• Minimum Physical Requirements: Push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis; prolonged standing and walking each shift; grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
• Preferred Education: Not specified
• Preferred Licensure: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Preferred Experience: Not specified
• Preferred Certifications: Not specified
• Preferred Other: Not specified