Compassionate Patient Care Associate

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to assist nurses in providing care and support for patients. The role emphasizes daily living activities, comfort, and basic care needs while promoting a safe and respectful environment.

The PCA contributes to patient well-being and daily operations across the medical center. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, responding to call lights, monitoring patient status, and helping

Qualifications

• Basic communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform physical tasks related to patient care safely.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and electronic recordkeeping (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support to patients by addressing needs, listening to concerns, and assisting with comfort and emotional well-being.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
• Respond promptly to call lights and communicate patient requests to nurses or other healthcare team members.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition or behavior to the nurse or supervisor.
• Escort and assist patients to various locations within the facility as needed.
• Assist with meal service and monitor food and fluid intake.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment, including room setup, equipment cleanup, and adherence to infection control practices.
• Support nursing staff and other clinical team members with non-technical patient care tasks as assigned.
• Assist with basic documentation related to patient care activities.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Physical task handling

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to assist nurses in providing care and support for patients. The role emphasizes daily living activities, comfort, and basic care needs while promoting a safe and respectful environment.

The PCA contributes to patient well-being and daily operations across the medical center. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, responding to call lights, monitoring patient status, and helping