Patient Care Technician Per Diem

About the role

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) / CNA to join their team at Mercy Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Helps assigned patients with all activities of daily living.
• Personal hygiene: assists with fluid intake, elimination, bathing, and dressing.
• Delivers ice and beverages to patients as directed.
• Performs selected tasks such as patient transport and specimen collection.
• Distributes linens and supplies to patient rooms.
• Provides care according to hospital procedures, ensuring patient safety and dignity.
• May perform secretarial tasks to aid in the unit’s workflow.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma/GED.
• Ability to pass drug screenings and background checks.
• CPR/Basic Life Support certification required (AMA or Red Cross).

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical ability to perform tasks requiring bending, lifting, and moving patients.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of patient care procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Pay

Per diem; 0 hours.

Schedule

Rotating Shift

Benefits

Great benefits and health insurance coverage starting day one!

Career Growth

Award-winning hospitals and departments offer career growth and advancement opportunities.

Ministry/Facility Info

Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield, with additional facilities including Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital and Brightside for Families and Children.

Our Commitment

We are committed to honoring the dignity of every person and recognizing the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.