Patient Care Associate-PCA St. Louis Rehab
Job Location:
St. Louis, MO - USA
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Job Summary
Patient Care Associate / Patient Care Technician
Hours / Shift:
3 / 12-hour shifts
Day shift or Nights! 7 am -7pm or 7 pm -7am
Rotating weekends and holidays
About Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation facility dedicated to helping patients recover and regain independence. Our programs range from single therapies to comprehensive multidisciplinary care for patients recovering from:
Strokes
Brain or spinal-cord injuries
Amputations
Burns
Orthopedic injuries
and other complex conditions.
We deliver compassionate team-based care focused on improving functional ability and quality of life. Our Treatment Team includes experienced Rehabilitation Nurses providing 24/7 patient-centered care in an exceptional work environment.
Overview
Under the direction of an RN or LPN assists with individualized patient care to help each patient achieve their highest level of wellness.
Job Duties
Growth Opportunity
Advancement through career ladder to Patient Care Technician (PCT) and beyond
Patient Care Associate (PCA) Responsibilities:
Obtain and document vital signs in the electronic medical record
Assist with meals bathing toileting ambulation mobility and transport
Provide clerical support as needed
Patient Care Technician (PCT) Responsibilities:
All PCA duties
Phlebotomy / blood cultures
Enteral feeding
Wound care
IV / Foley removal
Trach care and suctioning
Training
Our PCA training program is an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program offering hands-on experience in a supportive healthcare environment
No experience Mercy provides a 175-hour required training program meeting DHSS requirements (completed within 90 days of hire)
BLS required within 1 month of hire
PCA competencies completed within 3 months of hire
Qualifications
High school diploma or G.E.D
CNA / CPTC OR enrolled in a high school healthcare career program
Current Mercy co-worker also eligible
Key Mercy Benefits
Education assistance toward a nursing degree
Health Dental & Vision available day one
$100/month employer contribution to Dependent Care FSA
Paid parental leave
401(k) with employer match starting day one
PTO accrual starts day one volunteer day
Competitive salary
Long-term career growth opportunities
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.
Join a caring collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.
