Compassionate Patient Care Associate | Tuition Support

MHM Support Services; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy 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 and non-clinical tasks to help patients reach their wellness goals.

Education includes a high school diploma or GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrollment in a healthcare program. Mercy will provide required Missouri-MHDSS training for new hires within 90 days; BLS is required within one month, and CNA is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or enrollment in a healthcare career program.
• BLS certification within one month of hire.
• CNA preferred.
• No previous experience required.
• Missouri requires a 175-hour training program within 90 days of hire for new PCA hires.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks.
• Collaborate with the care team to meet patient goals.
• Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds; stand and walk for long shifts.

Skills

Team player

Lift 50 lbs

Prolonged standing

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPTC

Healthcare career program participation

Job description

Mercy 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 and non-clinical tasks to help patients reach their wellness goals.

Education includes a high school diploma or GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrollment in a healthcare program. Mercy will provide required Missouri-MHDSS training for new hires within 90 days; BLS is required within one month, and CNA is preferred.