Patient Care Associate-PCA

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient’s 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.

• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D., CNA/CPTC or enrollment in a healthcare career program through a high school curriculum, and/or a current co‑worker of Mercy.
• Licensure: None required.
• Experience: None required.
• In the state of Missouri: If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175‑hour training program that meets the Missouri 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.
• In the state of Oklahoma: Not specified.
• In the state of Arkansas: Not specified.
• Certifications: BLS required within one month of hire; completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods during each shift.
  • Must be able to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
• Preferred Education: None listed.
• Preferred Licensure: None listed.
• Preferred Experience: None listed.
• Preferred
  
  Certifications:
  
  Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Preferred Other: None listed.

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 grow with us.