Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool | Full-Time, A-Shifts

Phelps Health; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health seeks a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role focuses on basic care tasks, safety, and patient comfort in a hospital setting.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED and have up to one year of experience; CNA preferred. BLS certification must be completed within 90 days of employment. This position supports a team delivering lifesaving care in a community hospital.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year experience preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) through Missouri preferred; if uncertified or <1 year, attend PCA Academy.
• American Heart Association BLS must be obtained within first 90 days (BLS training provided).

Responsibilities

• Follows hospital policy for patient safety, infection prevention, safe handling, and notifying the licensed nurse if patient condition changes.
• Performs basic patient care duties under supervision (vital signs, glucometer checks, toileting, feeding, bathing, activity) per policy.
• Collaborates with nursing staff to meet basic patient needs and respond to requests to enhance safety and patient experience.
• Documents all patient care activities accurately to support clinical decisions.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to the team to improve outcomes and quality care.

Skills

Vital signs

Glucometer checks

Infection prevention

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Basic patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.

No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life‑saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

General Summary

• Under the general supervision of a licensed nurse (RN, LPN, shift manager), the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides direct patient care.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Follows established hospital policy regarding patient safety measures such as infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement, and notification of the licensed nurse when patient condition changes to provide patient care in an optimally safe environment.
• Provides basic patient care duties under the supervision of a licensed nurse such as, but not limited to: vital signs, glucometer checks, toileting, feeding, bathing, and activity measures, etc. Performs such actions within the guidelines established in hospital policy and procedure to support quality outcomes and patient safety.
• Works collaboratively with nursing staff to care for the basic needs of each patient and respond quickly to patient requests to ensure patient safety and enhance the patient’s experience.
• Documents all patient care activities accurately and to support the clinical decision making of other health care team members.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate team members in order to improve patient outcomes and quality care.

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Work Experience

• One year experience preferred.

Certification/License

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) through the state of Missouri preferred.
• If uncertified or less than one year experience, must attend Phelps Health PCA Academy for training.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within first 90 days of employment (BLS training is provided).

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Considerable mental concentration required. Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities, standing, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, reaching and nearly constant walking required.

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to infectious disease and communicable disease via blood and other bodily fluids. May encounter hostile persons at times.