Patient Care Associate - Start Your Nursing Path

Mercy; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy Jefferson in Festus, MO is seeking a Patient Care Tech to join a compassionate team. The role supports nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary staff, assisting with daily patient care and recovery efforts in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Full-time and part-time shifts are available, with day and night options. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and a clear pathway for career advancement within a nationally recognized health system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA/CPCT or enrollment in a healthcare career program preferred.
• BLS certification required within one month of hire; competency within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN or LPN supervision.
• Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary teams to support patient recovery.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High school diploma / G.E.D.

CNA/CPCT or in healthcare program

Job description

Mercy Jefferson in Festus, MO is seeking a Patient Care Tech to join a compassionate team. The role supports nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary staff, assisting with daily patient care and recovery efforts in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Full-time and part-time shifts are available, with day and night options. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and a clear pathway for career advancement within a nationally recognized health system.