You’ll need
Certifications
✓Required Education: High school diploma, G.E.D., CNA/CPCT or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum or age 18 and able to participate in Mercy's UAP training program and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
✓Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within one month of hire, completion of PCT competencies within 3 months of hire.
Preferred Experience: EMT, Paramedic or previous patient care experience (i.e.
PCA, CNA, or active nursing student). preferred
Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) in the state of practice, Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT).
Education
✓If no previous experience, will be considered for PCA role in which Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services requirements.
Qualifications
✓Experience: None required.
✓The program will be completed as part of the new hire orientation process and must be completed within 90 days of hire to remain in the PCA position per state guidelines.
✓Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
✓Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
✓Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
✓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.
Benefits
Medical, dental and visionPaid time offTuition assistanceRetirement plan
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About the role
Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's 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.