Patient Care Associate - PCA - Trauma Neuro ICU

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:
🏥 Patient Care Associate (PCA) – Trauma Neuro ICU
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
📍 St. Louis, MO
✨ Now Hiring – 0.3 FTE Days
7 am-7 pm
1 - 12 hour shift per week required
📅 Rotating Weekends & Holidays Required
🩹 Build Your Healthcare Career
Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking compassionate, motivated, and detail-oriented Patient Care Associates (PCAs) to join our specialized Trauma Neuro Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team.
This exciting opportunity allows you to work alongside experienced critical care nurses, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and multidisciplinary specialists caring for patients with complex neurological injuries and critical illnesses. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience in an advanced critical care environment while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
🌟 Why Join Mercy St. Louis?
At Mercy, you're more than an employee. You're part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing exceptional care with compassion, dignity, and respect.
You'll gain valuable critical care experience, develop strong clinical skills, and work alongside a team that is committed to supporting your growth and success.
🏆 Named one of Modern Healthcare's Top 100 Places to Work
💼 Benefits Starting Day One
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Education Assistance Toward a Nursing Degree 🎓
• Paid Time Off Begins Accruing Immediately
• Volunteer Day Benefit
• Career Development & Advancement Opportunities
🏥 Job Overview
Under the direction of an RN or LPN, the Patient Care Associate performs direct patient care activities and supports the TNICU team in delivering exceptional care to critically ill patients.
As an essential member of the care team, you will assist with both clinical and non-clinical responsibilities while helping patients achieve their highest level of wellness and recovery.
🩺 What You'll Do
Direct Patient Care
Assist with daily hygiene and personal care needs
Ambulate, reposition, and transfer patients safely
Assist with feeding and monitor patient intake and output
Observe and report changes in patient condition
Obtain and document vital signs
Provide skin care and assist in preventing skin breakdown
Support patient comfort and safety throughout hospitalization
📚 Paid Training Program
👩‍⚕️ No Experience? No Problem!
Mercy provides a 175-hour Department of Health and Senior Services-approved PCA Training Program, completed during orientation and within your first 90 days of employment.
🎓 Mercy's PCA Training Program is also an accredited U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program, providing valuable hands-on experience, mentorship, and nationally recognized credentials to support your healthcare career journey.
✅ Qualifications
Education
• High School Diploma or GED
• Currently enrolled in a healthcare career program (including healthcare-focused high school programs)
• Current Mercy co-workers are encouraged to apply
Experience
• No previous healthcare experience required
Preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Previous healthcare, patient care, or clinical experience
• Interest in critical care, burn care, emergency medicine, or nursing
📋 Requirements
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 1 month of hire
• Completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire
• Maintain required certifications and training requirements
💪 Physical Requirements
• Ability to frequently lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
• Prolonged standing and walking throughout shifts
• Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, gripping, and squatting
• Ability to safely assist patients with mobility and positioning
✨ Ready to Make a Difference?
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.