Patient Care Assistant

Lifepoint Health • Chesterfield, MO

39d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis in Chesterfield MO is seeking a full-time Patient Care Assistant (PCA). This role is vital in ensuring optimal patient care under the supervision of an RN/LPN. The PCA will provide direct patient care, complete documentation, maintain equipment and supplies, and participate in quality assurance activities. The position also involves communicating information between departments, assisting with staff education, and applying age-related knowledge when caring for patients. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital offers a welcoming culture, flexible scheduling, work-life balance, and professional growth opportunities within a team environment. Lifepoint Health, the parent company, is committed to making communities healthier through a diversified healthcare delivery network.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Previous relevant experience or completion of basic skills as a registered nursing student.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Nursing Assistant Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of an RN/LPN, assists in ensuring optimal patient care and provides direct patient care.
• Completes required documentation in the patient's record.
• Maintains equipment and supplies and participates in quality assurance activities.
• Communicates appropriate information within and between departments.
• Assists with and participates in staff education and pursues continuing education for personal development.
• Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately when caring for patients and follows applicable 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