Patient Care Assistant - Rehab

Lifepoint Health • Chesterfield, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South, St. Louis is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. We pride ourselves on exceptional teamwork, we support one another to deliver safe compassionate care. Our strong collaboration and commitment to best practices lead to positive patient outcomes and a high-quality healing environment.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - to be obtained within 30 days

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a Registered Nursing Program preferred
• Nursing Assistant Certificate Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care
• Performs specific documentation in the patient's record
• Maintains equipment and supplies and participates in quality assurance
• Communicates appropriate information intradepartmental and interdepartmental
• Assists and participates in staff education and pursues continuing education for personal development.
• Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED