Patient Care Associate-PCA Float Pool PRN/As Needed

Mercy; Joplin, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 16,531,000 - 20,664,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to join their care team. The role requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing, and varied mobility movements throughout shifts.

Education options include a high school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrollment in a healthcare program, with preference for those connected to Mercy. Additionally, BLS certification and PCA competencies are referenced for training timelines, with completion

Qualifications

• Education paths allowed include a high school diploma or GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrollment in a healthcare career program.
• Enrollment in a healthcare track through high school curriculum is accepted.
• Current Mercy coworkers may qualify under the program guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Prolonged standing and walking each shift.
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Education

High school diploma

GED

CNA/CPTC

Healthcare career program enrollment

Current Mercy co-worker

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

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 Missouri: If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the Missouri 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.
• In the state of Oklahoma:
• In the state of Arkansas:
• 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 Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

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.