Patient Care Associate - Med 3 (Nights)

MHM Support Services; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health System in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to assist in individualized patient care under RN/LPN supervision. You will participate in vital signs, meals, bathing, mobility, and transport while collaborating with a caring team.

Mercy offers an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship Training for PCA, a 175-hour program if no prior experience, plus onboarding, BLS within 1 month, and competency completion within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC or enrolled in a healthcare career program.
• Experience: None required
• Preferred Certifications: CNA.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document into the electronic medical records system.
• Assist with patient care needs including meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, patient mobility, and transport.
• Clerical support duties, as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma / GED

CNA/CPTC certification

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 patient's 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

Position: Patient Care Associate-PCA Department: Med 3 (3400/3500) Shift: Full Time Nights, 36hrs a week

Job Duties

Opportunity for advancement through career ladder to Patient Care Technician (PCT) and/or beyond.

Responsibilities for Patient Care Associate (PCA)

• Obtain vital signs and document into the electronic medical records system
• Assist with patient care needs including, meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, patient mobility, and transport.
• Clerical support duties, as needed.

Responsibilities for Patient Care Technician (PCT)

• Patient Care Associate job duties.
• Phlebotomy/blood cultures
• Enteral Feeding
• Wound care
• IV/Foley removal
• Trach care/suctioning

Training

Our Patient Care Associate training program is an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program, providing a comprehensive, hands‑on experience. Join Mercy to gain valuable skills and credentials through this program in a supportive healthcare environment! If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175‑hour training program that meets the 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. BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience: None required
• Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

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

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and 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. Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St.Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.

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