Behavioral Health Patient Care Associate Evening/Night Shift

easyservice; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Lorain is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) for Adult Behavioral Health to provide direct patient care under supervision. You will assist with basic care, vital signs, hygiene, and mobility, while ensuring compassionate, patient-centered service.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, effective communication with nurses and families, and participation in shift handoffs. Prior experience in acute or long-term care is preferred, with EPIC EHR experience being a plus.

Qualifications

• Basic patient care including comfort, hygiene, vital signs.
• Liaison between patient and nurse.
• Deliver high level customer service to patients and families.
• Accurate documentation of patient care when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN guidance.
• Report changes to nurse promptly.
• Assist with mobility and daily living activities.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.
• Participate in hand-off/report of patient needs.

Skills

Communication

Follow directions

Patient safety

Infection control

Office technology

Team dynamics

Documentation

Hygiene

Mobility assistance

Education

Nursing aide training

STNA/Nurse Aide certification

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Mercy Health in Lorain is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) for Adult Behavioral Health to provide direct patient care under supervision. You will assist with basic care, vital signs, hygiene, and mobility, while ensuring compassionate, patient-centered service.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, effective communication with nurses and families, and participation in shift handoffs. Prior experience in acute or long-term care is preferred, with EPIC EHR experience being a plus.