Patient Care Associate — Compassionate Team, Growth

Mercy; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Joplin, Missouri is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support individualized patient care under the supervision of an RN or LPN. You will work as part of a collaborative team, performing designated clinical procedures and essential non-clinical tasks to promote patient wellness.

The role includes Mercy's 175-hour training program for new hires, plus required BLS within one month and PCA competencies within 3 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC or enrolled in a healthcare career program.
• No prior experience required.
• BLS within one month of hire; PCA competencies within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN.
• Work cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognize the importance of group goals.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Education

High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC

Job description

Mercy in Joplin, Missouri is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support individualized patient care under the supervision of an RN or LPN. You will work as part of a collaborative team, performing designated clinical procedures and essential non-clinical tasks to promote patient wellness.

The role includes Mercy's 175-hour training program for new hires, plus required BLS within one month and PCA competencies within 3 months.