Patient Care Associate

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson seeks a Patient Care Associate to support nurses in delivering care. The PCA helps with daily living activities and comfort, promoting safety and a respectful environment. This role operates on the night shift and is paid hourly.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and BLS/CPR within 3 months after hire. Prior healthcare or caregiving experience is preferred and may aid in patient support and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS/CPR certification required within 3 months post-hire.
• Experience in healthcare or caregiving preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient support addressing needs and emotional well-being.
• Assist with activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, mobility.
• Respond to call lights and relay requests to nurses.
• Monitor patient status and report changes.
• Escort patients within the facility.
• Assist with meal service and hydration.
• Maintain safe, clean patient environment and infection control.
• Support nursing staff with basic non-technical tasks.
• Document basic patient care activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Physical tasks

Computers (basic)

Education

Diploma/GED

Job description

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Job Requisition ID:

R00053277

Job Category:

Allied Health

Organization:

2C-Group D

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

Patient Care Associate

Job Summary:

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) assists nurses in providing care and treatment to patients. This role focuses on supporting patient daily living activities, comfort, and basic care needs while promoting a safe and respectful environment. The PCA contributes to the overall mission of the medical center by assisting with patient well-being and daily operations.

Education & Experience

High school diploma/GED

Certifications, Licenses, or Registration required:

• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association or Heartsaver (CPR) from the American Heart Association post-hire within three (3) months.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a healthcare or caregiving setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Basic communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform physical tasks related to patient care safely.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and electronic recordkeeping (preferred).

Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate support to patients by addressing needs, listening to concerns, and assisting with comfort and emotional well-being.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
• Respond promptly to call lights and communicate patient requests to nurses or other healthcare team members.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition or behavior to the nurse or supervisor.
• Escort and assist patients to various locations within the facility as needed.
• Assist with meal service and monitor food and fluid intake.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment, including room setup, equipment cleanup, and adherence to infection control practices.
• Support nursing staff and other clinical team members with non-technical patient care tasks as assigned.
• Assist with basic documentation related to patient care activities.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, frequent twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

No

Pay Class:

Hourly

FTE %:

100

Work Shift:

Night

Benefits Eligibility:

• Grant Funded: No

Job Posting Date:

09/11/2026