Patient Care Associate-pca

Mercy Ozark, Arkansas, US

About the Role

<h1><span style="color:#a33600"><b>Find your calling at Mercy!</b></span></h1><p></p>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.<p></p><h1><span style="color:#005cb9"><b>Position Details:</b></span></h1><p></p><p><b>PCA - Personal Care Associate</b></p><p><b>PRN - As Needed</b></p><p><b>Mercy - Ozark, Arkansas</b></p><br /><p><b>Qualifications</b>:</p><p><b>- Education: </b>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.<br /><b>- Experience: </b>None required.<br />- 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.</p><p><b>- Certifications:</b> BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.<br /><b>- Other: </b>Minimum Physical Requirements<br />- Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.<br />- Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.<br />- Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.</p><p><br /><b>- Preferred Certifications</b>: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).</p><p></p><h1><span style="color:#537824"><b>Why Mercy?</b></span></h1><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><br><br>keyword(s): PCA

Responsibilities

  • Assists in patient care under RN/LPN
  • Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks
  • Works as part of a team to support patient care

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED, CNA/CPTC or enrolled in healthcare program
  • BLS certification within 1 month
  • PCA competencies within 3 months

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits
Tuition assistance

Required Skills

patient care team collaboration clinical procedures BLS CNA preferred

Keywords

PCA patient care certifications CNA healthcare

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