Patient Care Associate: Compassionate Team Player & Growth

Mercy; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is hiring a Patient Care Assistant (UAP) to support individualized patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN. You’ll work as part of a collaborative team and perform clinical procedures and support tasks essential to patient well-being.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (CNA/CPTC preferred), readiness to train, and BLS certification within one month. A 175-hour training program will be provided if no prior experience, completing within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; CNA/CPTC or enrolled in healthcare program, or Mercy coworker.
• BLS certification required within one month of hire.
• PCA competencies completed within 3 months of hire; 175-hour training provided if no prior experience.
• Must be able to push/pull/lift 50 pounds and stand/walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN/LPN supervision; work as part of a team.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care.

Skills

Team-based care

Patient care

BLS certified or willing

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC or enrolled in healthcare program

Job description

Mercy is hiring a Patient Care Assistant (UAP) to support individualized patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN. You’ll work as part of a collaborative team and perform clinical procedures and support tasks essential to patient well-being.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (CNA/CPTC preferred), readiness to train, and BLS certification within one month. A 175-hour training program will be provided if no prior experience, completing within 90 days.