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Patient Care Associate-PCA - St. Louis Rehab

Mercy
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Missouri, Chesterfield
14561 North Outer 40 Road (Show on map)
Jun 25, 2026
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: ???? Mercy Rehab Hospital???? Patient Care Associate / Patient Care Technician Hours / Shift: * 3 / 12-hour shifts * Day shift or Nights! 7 am -7pm or 7 pm -7am * ???? Rotating weekends and holidays About Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation facility dedicated to helping patients recover and regain independence. Our programs range from single therapies to comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for patients recovering from: ???? Strokes ???? Brain or spinal-cord injuries ???? Amputations ???? Burns ???? Orthopedic injuries ...and other complex conditions. We deliver compassionate, team-based care focused on improving functional ability and quality of life. Our Treatment Team includes experienced Rehabilitation Nurses providing 24/7 patient-centered care in an exceptional work environment. ???? Overview Under the direction of an RN or LPN, assists with individualized patient care to help each patient achieve their highest level of wellness. ???? Job Duties ???? Growth Opportunity * Advancement through career ladder to Patient Care Technician (PCT) and beyond ???? Patient Care Associate (PCA) Responsibilities: * ???? Obtain and document vital signs in the electronic medical record * ???? Assist with meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, mobility, and transport * ???? Provide clerical support as needed ???? Patient Care Technician (PCT) Responsibilities: * All PCA duties * ???? Phlebotomy / blood cultures * ???? Enteral feeding * ???? Wound care * ???? IV / Foley removal * ???? Trach care and suctioning ???? Training * Our PCA training program is an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program offering hands-on experience in a supportive healthcare environment * No experience? Mercy provides a 175-hour required training program meeting DHSS requirements (completed within 90 days of hire) * BLS required within 1 month of hire * PCA competencies completed within 3 months of hire ???? Qualifications * ???? High school diploma or G.E.D * ???? CNA / CPTC OR enrolled in a high school healthcare career program * ???? Current Mercy co-worker also eligible ???? Key Mercy Benefits * ???? Education assistance toward a nursing degree * ???? Health, Dental & Vision - available day one * ???? $100/month employer contribution to Dependent Care FSA * ???? Paid parental leave * ???? 401(k) with employer match starting day one * ???? PTO accrual starts day one + volunteer day * ???? Competitive salary * ???? Long-term career growth opportunities 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.