Patient Care Assistant: Hands-on Support & Growth

Phelps Health; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri seeks a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nurses. You will support basic needs, perform vitals and routine tasks, and ensure patient safety while collaborating with the nursing team.

Join a team that emphasizes quality care and patient experience, with opportunities for training through the PCA Academy and BLS within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows hospital policy on patient safety, infection prevention, and notifying licensed nurse of changes in patient condition.
• Performs basic patient care under supervision (vital signs, glucometer checks, toileting, feeding, bathing, activities).
• Collaborates with nursing staff to meet patient needs and respond to requests.
• Documents patient care activities accurately to support clinical decisions.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to the care team to improve outcomes.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

CNA preferred

BLS within 90 days

Job description

Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri seeks a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nurses. You will support basic needs, perform vitals and routine tasks, and ensure patient safety while collaborating with the nursing team.

Join a team that emphasizes quality care and patient experience, with opportunities for training through the PCA Academy and BLS within 90 days of employment.