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What is a Mercy PCA job?

A Mercy PCA (Patient Care Assistant) is a healthcare professional who provides direct patient support under the supervision of nurses and other medical staff. Their duties often include assisting with daily activities like bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility, as well as monitoring vital signs and offering emotional support to patients. PCAs play a crucial role in enhancing patient comfort and ensuring quality care in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Mercy Pca position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Mercy PCA (Personal Care Assistant), you need a background in basic patient care, understanding of health and safety protocols, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with mobility aids, electronic documentation systems, and completion of CPR/first aid certification are typically required. Compassion, reliability, strong communication, and teamwork skills are crucial for providing supportive care and working alongside clinical staff. These qualifications ensure that a Mercy PCA can deliver safe, high-quality assistance to patients while collaborating effectively within a healthcare team.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Mercy PCA?

As a Mercy PCA, your day-to-day tasks generally involve assisting patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility support. You may also help monitor vital signs, report changes in patient condition to nursing staff, and ensure a clean and safe environment. Working in a collaborative setting, you’ll partner with nurses, therapists, and other caregivers to support each patient’s individual care plan. This role is hands-on and people-focused, offering rewarding opportunities to make a difference in the lives of patients.

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Patient Care Associate - Oncology 8W/Neurology 8E

Patient Care Associate - Oncology 8W/Neurology 8E

Mercy

Saint Louis, MO

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Mercy rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 205 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

636th of 877 rated healthcare providers

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:Patient Care Associate (PCA) / Patient Care Technician (PCT)

⭐ About the Unit – Oncology 8W/Neurology 8E ⭐

Oncology 8W -  15 bed unit . Provides compassionate care for patients undergoing chemotherapy, cancer treatment, or end‑of‑life care. This unit also supports general medical patients and provides overflow care for neuro‑medical cases when needed. Team members gain experience in oncology symptom management, complex care planning, supportive care, and meaningful patient relationships.

Neurology 8E - 30 bed unit. Cares for patients experiencing acute and chronic neurological conditions such as strokes, seizures, brain tumors, and brain bleeds. Team members gain valuable experience supporting complex neuro assessments, safety-focused care, and close interdisciplinary collaboration with therapy and neurology teams.

Location: Mercy Hospital South - 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128

Schedule: Part-Time | 24 hours/week, Full-Time | 36 hours/week

Shift: Day Shift | 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM, Night Shift | 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM

Sign-On Bonus: (24+ hours/week) – No Contract Required!

  • $1,000 for Day Shift (paid in three installments: $250 at 90 days, $250 at 6 months, $500 at 12 months)

  • $3,000 for Night Shift (paid in three installments: $750 at 90 days, $750 at 6 months, $1,500 at 12 months)

Qualifications:

  • Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC certification, or enrollment in a healthcare career program through high school. Current Mercy co-workers are also eligible.

  • Experience: No prior experience required

  • Physical Requirements:

    • Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly

    • Prolonged standing and walking during shifts

    • Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties

Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required within one month of hire

  • Completion of PCA competencies within three months of hire

Key Responsibilities

As a Patient Care Associate (PCA):

  • Record vital signs and enter data into the electronic medical record

  • Assist patients with daily needs (meals, bathing, toileting, mobility, transportation)

  • Provide clerical support as needed

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT): Includes all PCA responsibilities, plus:

  • Perform phlebotomy and collect blood cultures

  • Administer enteral feedings

  • Provide wound care

  • Remove IVs and Foley catheters

  • Perform tracheostomy care and suctioning

Training & Development

  • Mercy’s PCA training program is an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship, offering hands-on experience and valuable credentials in a supportive healthcare environment.

  • If you have no prior experience, Mercy provides a 175-hour training program that meets Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. This must be completed within 90 days of hire.

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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Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Chesterfield, MO, US

Year founded

1827

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