Compassionate Patient Care Associate

Mymlc; Missouri; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mymlc in Saint Joseph, MO is seeking a Patient Care Associate to provide direct patient care under RN/LPN or Provider supervision. This on-site role supports daily living activities, vital signs, mobility, and sample collection within a clinical setting.

The position requires a high school diploma and recognized PCA or nursing-related training, with opportunities to work across units based on acuity and staff skills.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma required.
• PCA education options include UAP training, fundamentals of nursing, CNA certification, or nursing graduate awaiting licensure.
• Graduates of nursing programs who did not pass licensure in the past 3 years may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Assists with activities of daily living and personal hygiene.
• Feeds patients and records intake/output.
• Takes and records vital signs including pulse oximetry.
• Transports patients within the facility.
• Lifts, turns, and ambulates patients as needed.
• Collects urine, stool and sputum samples for testing; may perform Point of Care testing.
• Observes and reports changes in patient condition to nurse.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Documentation

Communication

Education

H.S. Diploma

PCA training / CNA cert

Nursing fundamentals

Job description

Mymlc in Saint Joseph, MO is seeking a Patient Care Associate to provide direct patient care under RN/LPN or Provider supervision. This on-site role supports daily living activities, vital signs, mobility, and sample collection within a clinical setting.

The position requires a high school diploma and recognized PCA or nursing-related training, with opportunities to work across units based on acuity and staff skills.