Patient Care Assistant

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis in Chesterfield MO Patient Care Assistant Job Type: Full-Time | Days Schedule: 3x12 Hour Shifts Your experience matters Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a PatientCare Assistant (PCA) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - St. Louis offers a warm and welcoming culture, flexible scheduling and work-life balance! Our leadership team provides professional growth and stability in a true team environment! How you'll contribute A PCA who excels in this role: Under the supervision of an RN/LPN, assists in ensuring optimal patient care and provides direct patient care. Completes required documentation in the patient's record. Maintains equipment and supplies and participates in quality assurance activities. Communicates appropriate information within and between departments. Assists with and participates in staff education and pursues continuing education for personal development. Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately when caring for patients and follows applicable policies and procedures. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we're looking for Education: High school diploma or GED required. Licenses: Nursing Assistant Certificate preferred. Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Minimum Work Experience: Previous relevant experience or completion of basic skills as a registered nursing student. Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. More about Mercy St. Louis in Chesterfield Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is an 81-bed facility located on North Outer Forty Road in Chesterfield, in western St. Louis County, near Mercy Hospital St. Louis. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal-cord injuries, amputations, multiple trauma, cancer, complex orthopedic injuries and other conditions. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lifepoint Health