Patient Care Associate – Med Surg (Days/Nights)

Find your calling at Mercy!
Mercy is hiring Patient Care Associates to support patient care across multiple inpatient units, including Cardiac, General Surgery, Med/Tele, Neuro, Observation, Oncology, and Orthopedics. Openings are reviewed on an ongoing basis as unit needs arise.
Position Details:
Why Join Mercy?
Opportunities for day and night shifts
Full-time and part-time schedules available (Part Time 12 hours per week or 24 hours per week)
Clear career ladder advancement to Patient Care Technician (PCT) and beyond
What You’ll Do
Patient Care Associate (PCA):
Obtain and document vital signs
Assist patients with daily care needs including meals, bathing, toileting, mobility, and transport
Provide clerical and unit support as needed
Patient Care Technician (PCT):
(Includes PCA duties, plus additional skills)
Phlebotomy and blood cultures
Enteral feeding and wound care
IV and Foley catheter removal
Tracheostomy care and suctioning
Training Provided
No experience required – we’ll train you
Complete a 175-hour Mercy training program (meets state requirements)
BLS certification required within 1 month of hire
Qualifications
High school diploma or G.E.D. required
CNA preferred but not required
Students in healthcare career programs and current Mercy co-workers encouraged to apply
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Prolonged standing and walking
Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, and squatting
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.