Patient Care Associate-PCA (Full Time)

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans match for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for a full-time role in Springfield, Missouri. Under supervision, you will assist with individualized patient care, perform clinical and non-clinical tasks, and work closely with a cooperative care team to support patient wellness.

Requires a high school diploma or G.E.D; BLS within one month; complete PCA competencies within 3 months; lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods are expected. CNA preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC or enrolled in a healthcare program; Mercy experience preferred.
• Experience: None required.
• BLS certification within one month of hire; complete PCA competencies within 3 months.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds, standing/walking long shifts, and bending/kneeling.
• Preferred Certification: CNA.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of RN/LPN, assist in individualized patient care to promote wellness.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care.
• Collaborate effectively with healthcare team to meet group goals.
• Support Mercy’s safety and quality standards during daily responsibilities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

G.E.D

CNA/CPTC

Job description

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

Located at Mercy REHAB HOSPITAL

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI

FULL TIME

Minimum 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

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.

Certifications: BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire

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
• 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.