Patient Care Associate: Team-Driven Care & Tuition Support

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Patient Care Assistant/Unlicensed Assistive Person to support bedside care under RN or LPN supervision. You will contribute to individualized care plans and perform routine clinical and non-clinical tasks essential to patient well-being.

This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and completing mandatory training within the specified orientation period; strong physical requirements are noted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or enrolled in healthcare program.
• Currently a Mercy co-worker or CNA/CPTC preferred.
• BLS within one month of hire; PCA competencies within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist under the direction of RN or LPN in individualized patient care.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks to support care.
• Work cooperatively with a team to achieve patient wellness goals.
• Meet physical requirements: lift 50 pounds, stand and walk for long periods.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPTC

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Patient Care Assistant/Unlicensed Assistive Person to support bedside care under RN or LPN supervision. You will contribute to individualized care plans and perform routine clinical and non-clinical tasks essential to patient well-being.

This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and completing mandatory training within the specified orientation period; strong physical requirements are noted.