Patient Care Associate- PRN-Aurora

Mercy; Republic (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking compassionate UAPs/PCA to assist in individualized patient care under the supervision of an RN or LPN. You will contribute to teamwork and patient wellness by performing clinical procedures and supportive tasks essential to daily care.

New hires participate in a 175-hour training program within 90 days, with BLS certification due within one month and PCA competencies within three months. The role requires physical strength to lift up to 50 pounds and sustained mobility.

Qualifications

• Education as listed; no prior experience required.
• BLS certification required within one month of hire; PCA competencies within 3 months.
• 175-hour state-mandated training within 90 days of hire for PCA.
• Minimum physical requirements: lift 50 lbs, stand/walk long shifts, and flexibility in reaching/bending/kneeling/twisting.

Responsibilities

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

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.

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.