Patient Care Associate: Compassionate Care with Training

Mercy Co; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Patient Care Aide to support individualized patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. The role emphasizes teamwork and the performance of both clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care.

No prior experience is required; Mercy provides a 175-hour training program during orientation and requires BLS within one month and PCA competencies within three months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CNA/CPTC or healthcare career program enrollment preferred.
• Basic life support (BLS) certification required within 1 month of hire; CNA competencies within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Assists in individualized patient care under the direction of RN or LPN.
• Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care.
• Works as part of a team to achieve patient wellness goals.

Skills

Physical stamina

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma

GED

CNA/CPTC

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Patient Care Aide to support individualized patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. The role emphasizes teamwork and the performance of both clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care.

No prior experience is required; Mercy provides a 175-hour training program during orientation and requires BLS within one month and PCA competencies within three months.