Patient Care Associate-PCA (Non-Exempt)

mercy; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a patient care assistant to support individualized patient care under RN/LPN supervision. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and assisting with clinical and non-clinical tasks to help patients achieve their wellness goals.

New hires may receive a 175-hour state-aligned training during orientation, with BLS certification within one month and PCA competencies within three months. Physical requirements apply as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrolled in a healthcare career program.
• Licensure: None required.
• Experience: None required.
• Mercy provides a 175-hour training program within 90 days of hire for new HC positions.
• Certifications: BLS required within 1 month of hire; PCA competencies within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in individualized patient care to promote wellness.
• Works as part of a team; supports designated clinical and non-clinical tasks to provide care.
• Performs designated procedures and supports tasks essential to patient care.
• Meets the physical requirements and maintains patient safety during duties.

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, 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.