Patient Care Associate- Med/Surg- Full Time- Days

@ Mercy

Patient Care Associate- Med/Surg- Full Time- Days

Ardmore, OK
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

Mercy offers compassionate healthcare and supports team members with benefits like medical, dental, vision, paid time off, tuition, and retirement plans. The PCA role involves assisting in patient care, clinical procedures, and non-clinical tasks, fostering growth and teamwork.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or G.E.D
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Prolonged standing and walking
  • Physical strength and flexibility

Qualifications

  • Completion of 175-hour training
  • BLS certification within 1 month
  • Enrolled in healthcare program
  • Strong communication skills

Full job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patients 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.

Position Details:

- Education: High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC. or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
- Licensure:
- Experience: None required.
- In the state of practice: If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the state of practice Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. 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.

- Certifications: BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.
- Other: Minimum Physical Requirements
- 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.

- Preferred Education:
- Preferred Licensure:
- Preferred Experience:
- Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
- Preferred Other:

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.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.



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