Patient Care Associate-PCA, Rehab South Job at Mercy, Saint Louis, MO

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  • Mercy
  • Saint Louis, MO

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

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.

Position Details:

Position Details:

Mercy South Rehabilitation Hospital

10114 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128

Schedule: various schedule options

*Sign on bonus available

Overview:

As a Patient Care Associate (PCA):
  • Record vital signs and enter data into the electronic medical record system
  • Assist patients with daily needs including meals, bathing, toileting, mobility, and transportation
  • Provide clerical support as needed
As a Patient Care Technician (PCT): Includes all PCA responsibilities, plus:
  • Perform phlebotomy and collect blood cultures
  • Administer enteral feedings
  • Provide wound care
  • Remove IVs and Foley catheters
  • Perform tracheostomy care and suctioning
Qualifications:
  • Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC certification, or enrollment in a healthcare career program through high school. Current Mercy co-workers are also eligible.
  • Experience: No prior experience required.
  • Physical Requirements:
    • Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly
    • Prolonged standing and walking during shifts
    • Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties
Training & Development:
  • Mercy's PCA training program is an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship, offering hands-on experience and valuable credentials in a supportive healthcare environment.
  • If you have no prior experience, Mercy provides a 175-hour training program that meets Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. This must be completed within 90 days of hire.

Why Mercy?

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'll grow with us.

Job Tags

Apprenticeship, Relocation package, Shift work

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