Patient Care Associate-PRN-Mercy Aurora

Mercy; Aurora (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is hiring for a Patient Care Assistant (PCA/UAP) to support individualized patient care under supervision. The role emphasizes teamwork, assists with clinical procedures, and non-clinical tasks essential to patient wellbeing.

Education options include high school diploma, GED, or CNA; no experience required. Mercy provides a 175-hour state-approved training during new-hire orientation and requires BLS within one month and PCA competencies within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC, or in a healthcare program; eligible for Mercy's UAP training.
• Experience: None required.
• Training: 175 hours in-state PCA training during new hire orientation; completion within 90 days.
• Certifications: BLS within 1 month; PCA competencies within 3 months.
• Physical: Able to push/pull/lift 50 lbs; prolonged standing and walking; flexibility for bending and reaching.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN or LPN direction to support wellness.
• Collaborate with team to meet group goals and care standards.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Caregiving

Education

High school diploma / GED / CNA

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.

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.