Patient Care Associate- Children's Children's Inpatient EEG

Job Title

Patient Care Associate – Children's of Mississippi – Children's Inpatient EEG – 6C

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) assists nurses in providing care and treatment to patients. This role focuses on supporting patient daily living activities, comfort, and basic care needs while promoting a safe and respectful environment. The PCA contributes to the overall mission of the medical center by assisting with patient well‑being and daily operations.

High school diploma or GED.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or Heartsaver CPR from the American Heart Association (post‑hire within three (3) months).

• Experience in a healthcare or caregiving setting.

• Basic communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform physical tasks related to patient care safely.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and electronic recordkeeping (preferred).

• Provide compassionate support to patients by addressing needs, listening to concerns, and assisting with comfort and emotional well‑being.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
• Respond promptly to call lights and communicate patient requests to nurses or other healthcare team members.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition or behavior to the nurse or supervisor.
• Escort and assist patients to various locations within the facility as needed.
• Assist with meal service and monitor food and fluid intake.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment, including room setup, equipment cleanup, and adherence to infection control practices.
• Support nursing staff and other clinical team members with non‑technical patient care tasks as assigned.
• Assist with basic documentation related to patient care activities.

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise levels, heat and cold, potentially dangerous equipment, biohazardous conditions (blood‑borne pathogens, fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals). Tasks may involve bending, lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, climbing, crawling, crouching/stooping, kneeling, pushing/pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, twisting, and walking.

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
No. Pay Class:
Hourly. FTE %: 100.

Work Shift:

unspecified.

Grant funded. (Details not provided.)

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