Patient Care Associate — Compassionate Team Player

Mercy; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement match

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support individualized patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. The role emphasizes teamwork and completing designated clinical and support tasks to aid patient wellness.

Education options include a high school diploma or GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrollment in a healthcare program. A 175-hour Missouri training is provided if no prior experience, to be completed within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; CNA/CPTC or in healthcare program. or Mercy coworker.
• BLS certification within 1 month of hire.
• PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN/LPN direction.
• Work cooperatively as part of a team to meet group goals.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Caring demeanor

Education

High school diploma

GED / CNA in progress

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support individualized patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. The role emphasizes teamwork and completing designated clinical and support tasks to aid patient wellness.

Education options include a high school diploma or GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrollment in a healthcare program. A 175-hour Missouri training is provided if no prior experience, to be completed within 90 days.