Patient Care Associate (PCA) – Rehab – Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Ohio is seeking a dedicated healthcare support professional to provide direct patient care under the guidance of healthcare professionals. The role requires skills in patient safety, documentation, and effective communication within a healthcare team. Applicants must have a High School diploma/GED and experience in acute or long-term care is preferred. Competitive pay along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, paid time off, and tuition assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to clearly communicate with healthcare team members.
• Understanding of directions from healthcare professionals.
• Knowledge of patient safety standards and regulations.
• Nursing student with first clinical rotation completed or state testing done required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and comfort.
• Act as a liaison between patient and nurse.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.
• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of healthcare safety standards

Infection prevention

Patient data collection

Ambulation and patient mobility

Clerical/documentation

Compassionate care

Chain-of-command escalation

Education

High School/GED

Nursing clinical rotation or state testing

Tools

Office technology

Job description

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

Summary Of Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

Provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, record vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and mobility, including unit-based specialty duties.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to nurse.
• Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors and all employees.
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care.
• Uses professional, verbal and written communication skills at all times.

Work Experience

Preference for recent experience in acute care and/or long‑term care facility.

Required Skills

• Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team.
• Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care).
• Infection prevention and transmission-based precautions.
• Understanding of clerical duties and office‑based technology.
• Team dynamics.
• Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition).
• Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care.
• Feeding, hydration, and nutrition.
• Bowel and bladder elimination.
• Ambulation and patient mobility.
• Use of clinical technology.
• Compassionate, relationship‑based approach in care activities.
• Accountability for completion of assigned tasks.
• Escalation of concerns via chain of command.

Certifications

• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred).
• Nursing Student with First Clinical Rotation complete OR state testing complete (required).

Education

High School/GED (required).

20 Scheduled Weekly Hours.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well‑being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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