Patient Care Associate-Mom Baby St Louis

**Find your calling at Mercy!** =============================== Full-Time Days | 36 Hours per Week Minimum Are you passionate about providing compassionate care and supporting mothers, newborns, and families during some of life's most meaningful moments? Mercy is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Associate (PCA) to join our Mother Baby Unit. Whether you are an experienced PCA, CNA, caregiver, or healthcare professional looking to grow your career in a supportive environment, we invite you to apply. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with nurses and the healthcare team to deliver exceptional patient care while helping create a positive experience for new mothers and their babies. **Position Details:** ===================== **What You'll Do** ================== Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will provide direct patient care and support services, including: * Assisting patients with daily hygiene and personal care needs * Supporting mobility, ambulation, repositioning, and comfort measures * Helping meet nutritional needs, including feeding assistance and intake documentation * Monitoring and documenting vital signs and patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR) * Identifying and promptly reporting changes in patient condition * Assisting with admissions, discharges, and patient transfers * Performing point-of-care testing or specimen collection as appropriate * Providing clerical support, including answering phones and responding to call lights * Collaborating with nurses and other healthcare team members to ensure high-quality patient care * Utilizing sound clinical judgment, strong time-management skills, and flexibility in a fast-paced environment Why Join Mercy's Mother Baby Team? ---------------------------------- * Full-time day shift schedule * Opportunity to care for mothers and newborns during a special stage of life * Supportive team-oriented culture * Training and development opportunities for those new to healthcare * Career growth within one of the region's leading healthcare organizations * Meaningful work that makes a difference every day Preferred Experience -------------------- We highly encourage applications from candidates with experience in: * Patient Care Associate (PCA) * Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) * Patient Care Technician (PCT) * Home Health Aide (HHA) * Caregiver or direct patient care roles * Hospital, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or home health settings Previous healthcare experience is valued, but not required. **Qualifications** ================== ### Education/Exp One of the following: * High school diploma or GED * CNA or Certified Patient Care Technician credentials * Enrollment in a healthcare career program through high school curriculum * Age 18 or older and eligible to participate in Mercy's UAP training program * Current Mercy co-worker * Previous patient care experience preferred but not required. ### Training * Candidates without prior qualifying experience will complete Mercy's 175-hour training program as part of orientation. * Training must be completed within 90 days of hire in accordance with state guidelines. ### Certifications * Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within one month of hire * PCA competencies completed within three months of hire Safety & Quality ---------------- Our team members are committed to: * Maintaining patient safety, privacy, and dignity * Practicing infection prevention techniques * Following fall prevention, patient identification, restraint management, and safe patient handling protocols * Supporting quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes Physical Requirements --------------------- * Ability to regularly push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 pounds * Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift * Ability to bend, kneel, squat, twist, reach, and perform repetitive movements as needed **Make a Difference Every Day** =============================== If you enjoy hands-on patient care, thrive in a team environment, and want to help deliver exceptional care to mothers and newborns, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join Mercy's Mother Baby Unit and help create a compassionate, healing experience for every family we serve. **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.