Patient Care Associate- PRN-Aurora

Mercy; Ozark (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans (matched)

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patient care under supervision. You will participate in individualized care plans and perform designated clinical and non-clinical tasks as part of a caring team.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent; CNA preferred. You must complete a 175‑hour training program within 90 days of hire and obtain BLS within 1 month, with PCA competencies within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC or enrolled in a healthcare career program.
• Experience: None required.
• Training: 175‑hour program within 90 days of hire.
• Certifications: BLS within 1 month; PCA competencies within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN or LPN supervision.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks.
• Work as part of a cooperative team to meet patient care goals.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

BLS readiness

Education

High school diploma / GED / CNA (or in 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 or age 18 and able to participate in Mercy's UAP training program, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
• 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 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, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• 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.