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.
🏥 Patient Care Associate (PCA) - CPCU
đź“Ť Mercy Hospital St. Louis
✨ Now Hiring – Full-Time and Part Time
🌙 Night Shifts Available
đź“… Rotating Holidays & Weekends
🎓 Nursing students & pre-med students are strongly encouraged to apply!
Please list your nursing or healthcare program on your resume and application.
🌟 Why Join Mercy St. Louis?
At Mercy, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a mission-driven team rooted in dignity, compassion, and respect You’ll work alongside supportive colleagues, gain hands-on experience, and grow your career in a place that truly values you.
🏆 Named one of Modern Healthcare Magazine’s “Top 100 Places to Work”
đź’Ľ Benefits That Start Day One
âś… Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
âś… 401(k) with Employer Match
✅ Education Assistance Toward a Nursing Degree 🎓
âś… PTO begins accruing immediately (including a Volunteer Day!)
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Under the direction of an RN or LPN, the PCA assists with individualized patient care to help patients achieve their highest level of wellness. This role is an essential member of the care team, performing both clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
đź“š Training Program
👩‍⚕️ No experience? No problem!
Mercy provides a 175-hour, Department of Health and Senior Services–approved training program, completed during new hire orientation (must be finished within 90 days).
🎓 Our PCA training is also an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program, offering valuable hands-on experience and credentials.
đź©ą Requirements:
• BLS certification within 1 month of hire
• PCA competencies completed within 3 months
âś… Qualifications:
Education:
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• CNA/CPTC or
• Enrolled in a healthcare career program (including high school programs)
• Mercy co-workers encouraged to apply
Experience: None requiredđź‘Ź
Preferred Certification:
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
đź’Ş Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs regularly
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Ability to bend, kneel, reach, twist, grip, and squat
đź’™ A Culture That Cares
At Mercy, compassion and professionalism go hand in hand. We value teamwork, advocacy, and going the extra mile to deliver exceptional care. Our community will support you through every shift—especially the tough ones—while providing opportunities to grow, innovate, and make a real difference.
✨ If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply and be part of something bigger.
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.
At Mercy, care is more than a job - it’s a calling.
Every day, our caregivers bring compassion, skill and purpose to the communities we serve across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Whether you're building your career at the bedside, in a clinic or supporting care behind the scenes, you’ll find meaningful ways to make an impact - while growing in a way that’s uniquely yours.
As a physician-led, integrated health system with more than 50 hospitals and nearly 1,000 care sites, Mercy combines advanced technology, collaboration and a shared commitment to better care.
Rooted in a faith-based mission and inspired by the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy, our work is guided by a deep sense of purpose - to care for the whole person and serve our communities with compassion and dignity.
Here, you’ll find an environment where you’re supported to grow, connected to a team that cares and empowered to do your best work.
Because at Mercy, there are many paths - but one calling.
