Patient Care Associate Full Time Nights

Mercy; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is hiring for a PCA role in Missouri. Under the direction of an RN or LPN, you will assist in individualized patient care and perform designated clinical procedures and routine non-clinical tasks essential to patient care.

No prior experience is required. Mercy provides a 175-hour training program during orientation, and BLS certification is required within one month of hire. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, standing and walking throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or enrolled in healthcare program.
• BLS certification required within 1 month of hire; CNA certification preferred.
• No previous experience required; Mercy will provide training for PCA role within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN or LPN guidance.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care.
• Work cooperatively with team to achieve group goals and patient wellness.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPTC or enrolled in a healthcare career program

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patients 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.

Position Details:

• Education: 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.
• Licensure:
• Experience: None required.
• In the state of practice: If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the state of practice Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. The program will be completed as part of the new hire orientation process and must be completed within 90 days of hire to remain in the PCA position per state guidelines.

• Certifications: BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Other: Minimum Physical Requirements
• Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

• Preferred Education:
• Preferred Licensure:
• Preferred Experience:
• Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Preferred Other:

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.