Compassionate Behavioral Health Associate & Care Support

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a patient care assistant to support the nursing team in providing personalized care aimed at patient's physical and mental wellness. You will perform clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to nursing care under RN supervision.

Preferred candidates hold a High School Diploma or Nurse Assistant training, with experience in Behavioral Health, Psych, or Direct Support. The role emphasizes teamwork, Mercy values, and alignment with service standards.

Qualifications

• Preferred Education: High School Diploma and/or Nurse Assistant training
• Preferred Experience: Behavioral Health, Psych, or Direct Support Professional

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the registered nurse, assist in individualized patient care to support physical and mental wellness.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to nursing care.
• Assist in unit operational support tasks in accordance with Mercy mission and standards.

Skills

Patient care support

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Nurse Assistant training

Job description

Mercy is seeking a patient care assistant to support the nursing team in providing personalized care aimed at patient's physical and mental wellness. You will perform clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to nursing care under RN supervision.

Preferred candidates hold a High School Diploma or Nurse Assistant training, with experience in Behavioral Health, Psych, or Direct Support. The role emphasizes teamwork, Mercy values, and alignment with service standards.