Compassionate Patient Care Associate - Entry Level

Southeast Hospital; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Pittsburg in Pittsburg, KS, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support individualized patient care under the supervision of an RN or LPN. The role emphasizes teamwork and completing designated clinical procedures and support tasks essential to patient care.

No prior experience is required; Mercy provides a 175-hour training program and requires BLS within the first month of hire and PCA competency within three months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; CNA/CPTC preferred.
• BLS certification required within one month of hire.
• No prior experience required; 175-hour state training provided during orientation.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds; standing and walking regularly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN or LPN guidance.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks.
• Collaborate with the care team to meet patient goals.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPTC enrollment or certification

Job description

Mercy Hospital Pittsburg in Pittsburg, KS, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support individualized patient care under the supervision of an RN or LPN. The role emphasizes teamwork and completing designated clinical procedures and support tasks essential to patient care.

No prior experience is required; Mercy provides a 175-hour training program and requires BLS within the first month of hire and PCA competency within three months.