Night Shift Patient Care Associate - Career Growth Training

MHM Support Services; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health System in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to assist in individualized patient care under RN/LPN supervision. You will participate in vital signs, meals, bathing, mobility, and transport while collaborating with a caring team.

Mercy offers an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship Training for PCA, a 175-hour program if no prior experience, plus onboarding, BLS within 1 month, and competency completion within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC or enrolled in a healthcare career program.
• Experience: None required
• Preferred Certifications: CNA.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document into the electronic medical records system.
• Assist with patient care needs including meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, patient mobility, and transport.
• Clerical support duties, as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma / GED

CNA/CPTC certification

Job description

Mercy Health System in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to assist in individualized patient care under RN/LPN supervision. You will participate in vital signs, meals, bathing, mobility, and transport while collaborating with a caring team.

Mercy offers an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship Training for PCA, a 175-hour program if no prior experience, plus onboarding, BLS within 1 month, and competency completion within 3 months.