Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Phelps Health; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BLS training provided

Job summary

Phelps Health is a hospital and healthcare system serving central Missouri. The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse and collaborates with nursing staff to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.

Essential duties include basic care tasks, vital signs, documentation, and timely communication within the care team. Education includes high school diploma or GED; CNA certification preferred or attendance at the PCA Academy if uncertified.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Perform basic patient care tasks (vital signs, toileting, feeding, bathing) as per hospital policy.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to meet patient needs and respond to requests.
• Document all patient care activities accurately to support clinical decisions.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to the care team to improve outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Phelps Health is a hospital and healthcare system serving central Missouri. The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse and collaborates with nursing staff to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.

Essential duties include basic care tasks, vital signs, documentation, and timely communication within the care team. Education includes high school diploma or GED; CNA certification preferred or attendance at the PCA Academy if uncertified.