Patient Care Associate, PCA

Job Title: Patient Care Associate - PCA - Burn ICU

About the Role

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's 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

• Patient Care Associate (PCA) – Burn ICU
• Mercy Hospital St. Louis
• St. Louis, MO
• Full-Time Nights (PM - 7 AM)
• Full-Time Days (7 AM - 7 PM)
• Rotating Weekends & Holidays Required

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily hygiene and personal care needs
• Assist with sterile dressing changes and advanced wound care procedures
• Support burn dressing changes, wound assessments, and hydrotherapy treatments
• Maintain sterile technique during wound care and dressing change procedures, as delegated and within scope of practice
• Ambulate, reposition, and transfer patients safely
• Assist with feeding and monitor patient intake and output
• Observe and report changes in patient condition
• Obtain and document vital signs
• Provide skin care and assist in preventing skin breakdown
• Support patient comfort and safety throughout hospitalization

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 1 month of hire
• Completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire
• Maintain required certifications and training requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Currently enrolled in a healthcare career program (including healthcare-focused high school programs)
• Current Mercy co-workers are encouraged to apply

Experience

• No previous healthcare experience required

Preferred

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Previous healthcare, patient care, or clinical experience
• Interest in critical care, burn care, emergency medicine, or nursing

Training Program

• Mercy provides a 175-hour Department of Health and Senior Services-approved PCA Training Program, completed during orientation and within your first 90 days of employment.
• Mercy's PCA Training Program is also an accredited U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
• Prolonged standing and walking throughout shifts
• Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, gripping, and squatting
• Ability to safely assist patients with mobility and positioning

Note: Nursing & Pre-Med Students are encouraged to apply and should list their healthcare program, nursing program, or career pathway on their resume and application.