Patient Care Associate-PCA, Part-Time

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Mercy in Missouri seeks an attentive patient care assistant to support individualized care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. This role emphasizes teamwork and compassionate service to help patients reach their highest wellness.

No prior experience is required; Mercy will provide a 175-hour training program during orientation, with BLS certification expected within 1 month and PCA competencies within 3 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA/CPTC preferred or enrolled in a healthcare program.
• BLS certification within 1 month of hire.
• PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.
• No prior experience required.

Responsabilités

• Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assist in individualized patient care.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks.
• Work cooperatively with others as part of a team to meet care goals.
• Adhere to safety and physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Patient care assistance

Clinical procedures

Physical stamina

BLS compliance

Formation

High school diploma / GED

CNA / CPTC

Healthcare program enrollment

Co-worker of Mercy

Description du poste

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.

• 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:
  

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.