Patient Care Assistant - Benefit and Sign-On Bonus Eligible - PCA

Mayo Career Site US; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is hiring Patient Care Assistants (PCA) in Minnesota for full-time positions, offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus. A dedicated training program provides classroom and on-the-job learning, with no prior healthcare experience required.

Applicants may attend an onsite PCA Hiring Event to interview and learn about roles at Mayo Clinic Hospital locations. As a PCA, you will support hospitalized patients alongside nurses, performing activities of daily living, monitoring vitals, and

Qualifications

• Provides direct patient care, assisting with activities of daily living.
• Ability to obtain and document vital signs and patient data.
• Supports safe patient care environment through adherence to safety protocols.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and the health care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, including hygiene, mobility, nutrition support, and comfort needs.
• Obtain and document vital signs, intake and output, and other patient information in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Support a safe patient care environment through adherence to established safety practices and protocols.
• Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team to support care delivery.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Currently offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus for candidates hired for full-time positions (0.75-1.0 FTE), regardless of shift or straight-night position (0.5-1.0 FTE). Eligibility will be discussed during the hiring process.

Onsite Hiring Event: Mayo Clinic will host a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Hiring Event on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Northwest Medical Complex, 41st Street Building. If you are interested in attending, we encourage you to register for the event before submitting your application. If you have already applied, you may still register and participate. Qualified candidates may have the opportunity to interview onsite.

As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA), you will work alongside registered nurses and other healthcare professionals to support the care of hospitalized patients. Through a structured training program, you will develop the knowledge and skills needed to provide safe, compassionate patient care. As a Patient Care Assistant you will:

• Provide direct patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, including hygiene, mobility, nutrition support, and comfort needs.
• Obtain and document vital signs, intake and output, and other patient information in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Support a safe patient care environment through adherence to established safety practices and protocols.
• Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team to support care delivery.

Patient Care Assistants (PCA) are hired to work at either Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus or Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus.

Training and Development

• Comprehensive full-time, paid training, including classroom and on-the-job learning
• No prior healthcare experience required
• Ongoing support and guidance from experienced healthcare professionals

The skills and responsibilities of a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) align closely with those of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT), making this an excellent opportunity for individuals with CNA or patient care experience.