Patient Care Associate — Caring Team, Growth & Benefits

Mercy Co; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant (PCA) under the supervision of an RN or LPN to assist in individualized patient care and work as part of a collaborative team. The role involves performing designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient well-being.

No prior experience is required. Mercy provides a 175-hour training program during new hire orientation and requires BLS within one month, with PCA competencies within 3 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC. or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
• Experience: None required.
• If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the state of practice requirements. The program will be completed during new hire orientation and must be completed within 90 days to remain in PCA position.
• BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum Physical Requirements
• Position requires pushing, pulling, and/or lifting 50 pounds regularly.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
• Position requires grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
• Preferred Certifications: CNA

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient’s highest level of wellness.
• Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals.
• Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Clinical procedures

Non-clinical tasks

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

G.E.D

CNA/CPTC

In healthcare career program

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Mercy is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant (PCA) under the supervision of an RN or LPN to assist in individualized patient care and work as part of a collaborative team. The role involves performing designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient well-being.

No prior experience is required. Mercy provides a 175-hour training program during new hire orientation and requires BLS within one month, with PCA competencies within 3 months.