Float Pool Patient Care Associate — Career Growth Path

Mercy; Springfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Health/Dental/Vision

PTO and volunteering day

401k with match

Parental leave

Career growth

Job summary

Mercy is seeking compassionate Patient Care Assistants for its Float Pool. Under supervision, you will support individualized patient care and work as part of a team to promote wellness. Training includes a DOL-approved apprenticeship and required onboarding to meet state guidelines.

Opportunities for advancement exist through the PCA program to Patient Care Technician and beyond. The role involves vital signs, mobility assistance, wound care, and entry into the electronic medical records system.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; CNA/CPTC preferred.
• Experience: None required.
• Physical: able to lift 50 pounds and stand/walk long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document into the EMR system.
• Assist with meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, mobility, and transport.
• Phlebotomy/blood cultures; enteral feeding; wound care.
• IV/Foley removal; trach care/suctioning as needed.
• Clerical support duties as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Phlebotomy

Wound care

Mobility support

Education

High school diploma

G.E.D

CNA/CPTC

Job description

Mercy is seeking compassionate Patient Care Assistants for its Float Pool. Under supervision, you will support individualized patient care and work as part of a team to promote wellness. Training includes a DOL-approved apprenticeship and required onboarding to meet state guidelines.

Opportunities for advancement exist through the PCA program to Patient Care Technician and beyond. The role involves vital signs, mobility assistance, wound care, and entry into the electronic medical records system.