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Patient Care Associate - Orthopedics - FT/Nights

Mercy

St. Louis, MO
21 days ago

Job Description

Join Mercy as a Patient Care Associate in Orthopedics, where you'll assist in delivering individualized patient care and gain valuable skills through a comprehensive training program. This full-time night position offers opportunities for advancement and a supportive healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in individualized patient care under RN or LPN direction
  • Obtain vital signs and document in electronic medical records
  • Assist with patient needs including meals, bathing, and mobility
  • Provide clerical support as needed
  • Perform phlebotomy, enteral feeding, wound care, and trach care

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • CNA/CPTC or enrolled in a healthcare career program
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly
  • Prolonged standing and walking
  • Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Benefits & Perks

Education assistance towards nursing degreeHealth/Dental/Vision available after day oneAnnual contribution to Dependent Care FSAPaid parental leave401k with employer match starting day onePTO accrual starts day oneCompetitive salaryFuture career growth opportunities