Patient Care Associate (PCA) — Rehab — Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO and leave benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health in Ohio seeks an equally compassionate caregiver to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, vital signs, and assisting with daily living tasks within Bon Secours Mercy Health guidelines.

This part-time position offers weekend and holiday rotation, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits as part of Mercy Health’s team.

Qualifications

• High School/GED is required.
• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association preferred.
• Nursing student with first clinical rotation complete or state testing complete is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN guidance.
• Record vital signs and document care accurately.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, and mobility.
• Serve as liaison between patient and nurse and report changes.
• Deliver high level customer service to patients and families.

Skills

Basic patient care

Vital signs

Communication with team

Documentation skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Infection control

Daily living assistance

Mobility & transfers

Compassionate care

Education

High School/GED (required)

Job description

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)

Part-Time - 24 Scheduled Weekly Hours

7a-7:30p

Every 3rd Weekend And Every Other Holiday.

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.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Aff