Patient Care Associate-PCA (Non-Exempt)

Mercy • Pittsburg, CA

18h

About The Position

Under the direction of an RN or LPN, the Patient Care Associate assists with individualized patient care to help patients achieve their highest level of wellness. The role works cooperatively with others as part of a team and recognizes the importance of group goals. The associate performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care.

Candidates need a high school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC, enrollment in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or current employment as a Mercy co-worker. No prior experience is required. In states where required, Mercy provides a 175-hour training program for candidates without previous experience. The program is completed during new-hire orientation and must be completed within 90 days of hire to remain in the PCA position, in accordance with state guidelines. BLS certification is required within one month of hire, and PCA competencies must be completed within three months of hire.

The position requires regularly pushing, pulling, and/or lifting 50 pounds; prolonged standing and walking during each shift; and the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC, enrollment in a healthcare career program through high school curriculum, and/or current employment as a Mercy co-worker.
• No prior experience required.
• Where applicable, complete Mercy's required 175-hour training program within 90 days of hire if there is no previous experience.
• Obtain BLS certification within one month of hire.
• Complete PCA competencies within three months of hire.
• Regularly push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds.
• Stand and walk for prolonged periods during each shift.
• Be able to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN.
• Work cooperatively with others as part of a team and contribute to group goals.
• Perform designated clinical procedures.
• Perform non-clinical support tasks essential to providing patient care.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period

What This Job Offers

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