Patient Care Associate

Healthier Mississippi People LLC • Canton, MS

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About The Position

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) assists nurses in providing care and treatment to patients. The role focuses on supporting patients’ daily living activities, comfort, and basic care needs while promoting a safe and respectful environment. The PCA contributes to the medical center’s mission by assisting with patient well-being and daily operations.

The position requires basic communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, along with the ability to perform patient-care-related physical tasks safely. Basic computer skills for documentation and electronic recordkeeping are preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform physical tasks related to patient care safely.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association or Heartsaver (CPR) from the American Heart Association, to be obtained post-hire within three months.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills for documentation and electronic recordkeeping.
• Experience in a healthcare or caregiving setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support by addressing patient needs, listening to concerns, and assisting with comfort and emotional well-being.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
• Respond promptly to call lights and communicate patient requests to nurses or other healthcare team members.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition or behavior to the nurse or supervisor.
• Escort and assist patients to locations within the facility as needed.
• Assist with meal service and monitor food and fluid intake.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment, including room setup, equipment cleanup, and adherence to infection control practices.
• Support nursing staff and other clinical team members with assigned non-technical patient-care tasks.
• Assist with basic documentation related to patient-care activities.

What This Job Offers

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