Patient Care Associate-PCA (Full Time)

About the role

Find your calling at Mercy! 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. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care to achieve the highest level of wellness
• Work cooperatively with team members, recognizing the importance of group goals
• Perform designated clinical procedures
• Perform non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrolled in a healthcare career program through high school curriculum, or current Mercy coworker
• Experience: None required (if no prior experience, must complete a 175‑hour training program meeting Missouri DHSS requirements within 90 days of hire)
• Certifications: BLS required within one month of hire; completion of PCA competencies within 3 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

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)

Schedule

Full time