What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Associate-Mercy Peds/PICU (Nights) position at Mercy?
🌟 Join Mercy as a Patient Care Associate – PEDS/PICU 🌟
Shift: Full Time Nights | 12 hour shifts
Location: Main Mercy Campus
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💙 We’re a Little Different
At Mercy, our mission is clear: we bring to life a healing ministry through compassionate care and exceptional service. We believe in careers that match the unique gifts of each individual — careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart.
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We are a ministry deeply committed to the well-being of our Mercy Kids — providing comfort, healing, and hope to children and their families when they need it most. If you’re called to serve with compassion and purpose, you’ll find a home here.
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Mercy was named one of Modern Healthcare Magazine’s “Top 100 Places to Work” — and we’d love for you to see why.
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🩺 Position Overview
As a Patient Care Associate in our Pediatric Intensive Care/Peds Unit, you’ll work under the direction of an RN or LPN to support individualized patient care and help each child reach their highest level of wellness. You’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team performing essential clinical and non-clinical tasks.
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âś… Qualifications
- Education:
- High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC
- OR enrolled in a healthcare career program through high school
- OR current Mercy co-worker
- Experience:
- No experience required — we’ll train you!
- Training:
- Mercy provides a 175-hour training program (required if no prior experience)
- Must be completed within 90 days of hire
- Certifications:
- BLS required within 1 month of hire
- PCA competencies completed within 3 months
- Preferred:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
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đź’Ş Physical Requirements
- Ability to push, pull, and lift 50 lbs regularly
- Prolonged standing and walking
- Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat
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 Why Mercy?
- A ministry-driven culture rooted in compassion
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Recognition as a top workplace
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Ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families?
Apply today and bring your heart to Mercy.
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Patient Care Associate (PCA)
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Pediatrics
Pediatric patient support
Clinical support
Vital signs monitoring
Bedside care
Patient hygiene
Mobility assistance
Feeding support
Patient Care Tech
NT
Nurse Tech
Patient Care Tech
RN Students
Nursing Students