Demo

Patient Care Associate - Med Surg

Mercy and Careers
Perryville, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 9/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/5/2027
  • Perryville, Missouri
  • Clinical Support
  • Other Allied Health
  • Regular
  • Part-time
  • Mercy Hospital Perry
  • JR232525

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:

Qualifications:

  • Experience: In the state of practice: If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the state of practice Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. The program will be completed as part of the new hire orientation process and must be completed within 90 days of hire to remain in the PCA position per state guidelines.
  • Required Education: High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC. or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
  • Certifications: BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
  • Other: Minimum Physical Requirements: Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift. Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

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.

Salary.com Estimation for Patient Care Associate - Med Surg in Perryville, MO
$35,044 to $44,226
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Mercy and Careers

  • Mercy and Careers Springfield, MO
  • Springfield, Missouri Non-Clinical Support Support Services Regular Full-time Mercy Hospital Springfield JR243715 Find Your Calling At Mercy! The Food Serv... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • Mercy and Careers Cape Girardeau, MO
  • Cape Girardeau, Missouri Clinical Support Other Allied Health Regular Full-time Mercy Hospital Southeast JR231816 Find Your Calling At Mercy! Under the dir... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • Mercy and Careers Festus, MO
  • Festus, Missouri Clinical Support Other Allied Health Regular Part-time Mercy Hospital Jefferson JR232279 Find Your Calling At Mercy! Under the direction o... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Mercy and Careers Carthage, MO
  • Carthage, Missouri Non-Clinical Support Support Services Regular Part-time Mercy Hospital Carthage JR232843 Find Your Calling At Mercy! The Environmental S... more
  • 13 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Patient Care Associate - Med Surg jobs in the Perryville, MO area that may be a better fit.

  • Mercy Perryville, MO
  • 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 o... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Mercy Perryville, MO
  • 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 o... more
  • 15 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!