Compassionate Patient Care Associate — Behavioral Health

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Patient Care Associate for the Adult Behavioral Health Unit at Lorain Hospital. You will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse and follow hospital policies and regulations.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, documenting care, communicating patient needs to the nurse, and participating in patient hand-offs. EPIC knowledge is preferred; 40-hour work week with night shift availability.

Qualifications

• Licensing/certification in nursing aide or PCA-related training is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under RN guidance and in accordance with policies.

Skills

Communication

Healthcare safety

Documentation

Mobility assistance

Infection control

Teamwork

Clinical tech usage

Patient data collection

Daily living tasks

Professional communication

Proactive in changing env

Education

Nursing aide training

STNA (State Tested Nurse Aide)

CNA certification

PCA/PCT training program

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Patient Care Associate for the Adult Behavioral Health Unit at Lorain Hospital. You will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse and follow hospital policies and regulations.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, documenting care, communicating patient needs to the nurse, and participating in patient hand-offs. EPIC knowledge is preferred; 40-hour work week with night shift availability.