Patient Care Assistant - Rehab

Lifepoint Health®; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) and retirement

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital in Chesterfield, MO is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for full-time night shifts, with a weekend requirement every 3rd weekend. You will provide direct patient care and support a multidisciplinary team in our 81-bed inpatient rehab setting.

Education: HS Diploma or GED required; Nursing Assistant certification preferred; BLS within 30 days. Lifepoint Health supports growth and benefits for caregivers dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: HS Diploma or GED required.
• Licenses: Nursing Assistant Certificate Preferred.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) - to be obtained within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care.
• Performs specific documentation in the patient's record.
• Maintains equipment and supplies and participates in quality assurance.
• Communicates appropriate information intradepartmental and interdepartmental.
• Assists and participates in staff education and pursues continuing education for personal development.
• Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation

Equipment maintenance

Communication

Staff education

Continuing education

Age-appropriate care

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant Certification Preferred

BLS Certification (within 30 days)

Job description

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - St. Louis

14561 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

Job Type: Full Time, Nights

Schedule: 6:30pm - 7:00am (Weekend Requirement: once every 3rd weekend)

Your Experience Matters

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital, Chesterfield, MO is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Chesterfield, MO is a state‑of‑the‑art facility designed specifically for patients requiring inpatient rehabilitation services. We offer programs that range from single therapies to comprehensive, multidisciplinary programs for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal‑cord injuries, amputations, burns, orthopedic injuries and other conditions. We provide rehabilitative care to patients and families utilizing a team approach, with an emphasis on improving individual functional ability and quality of life. Our Treatment Team includes experienced Rehabilitation Nurses who provide excellent service and around‑the‑clock compassionate nursing care in an exceptional work environment.

• 81 private patient rooms
• Fully equipped Therapy Gym in every unit
• On‑site Dialysis Suite
• Dedicated Nursing Assistant for each nursing team

How You'll Contribute

• Provides direct patient care
• Performs specific documentation in the patient's record
• Maintains equipment and supplies and participates in quality assurance
• Communicates appropriate information intradepartmental and interdepartmental
• Assists and participates in staff education and pursues continuing education for personal development.
• Applies knowledge of age‑related factors appropriately to patients, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Education: HS Diploma or GED required

Licenses: Nursing Assistant Certificate Preferred

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) - to be obtained within 30 days

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is an 81‑bed rehabilitation hospital located on North Outer Forty Road in Chesterfield, in western St. Louis County, near Mercy Hospital St. Louis. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal‑cord injuries, amputations, multiple trauma, cancer, complex orthopedic injuries and other conditions.

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.