Patient Care Associate: Growth Path to PCT & Training

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Fort Smith, AR, is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to assist with individualized patient care under RN/LPN direction. You will document vitals and support mobility, meals, and daily activities as part of a collaborative care team.

Mercy offers an accredited PCA training program, pathways for advancement to PCT, and benefits including medical/dental/vision, tuition assistance, and retirement plans for 32+ hours per pay period. This is a full-time 36-hour weekly role.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; CNA/CPTC preferred or healthcare program enrollment.
• Experience: None required.
• Physical requirements: lift 50 pounds; stand/walk long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document into EMR.
• Assist with meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, mobility and transport.
• Clerical support duties as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA (preferred)

Tools

EMR

Job description

Mercy in Fort Smith, AR, is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to assist with individualized patient care under RN/LPN direction. You will document vitals and support mobility, meals, and daily activities as part of a collaborative care team.

Mercy offers an accredited PCA training program, pathways for advancement to PCT, and benefits including medical/dental/vision, tuition assistance, and retirement plans for 32+ hours per pay period. This is a full-time 36-hour weekly role.