Find your calling at Mercy!

Nights | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Do you have a passion for caring for children and helping families through their healthcare journey? At Mercy Kids Pediatrics, you'll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care to our youngest patients in a supportive and collaborative environment.

💙 Why You'll Love This Role
As a Patient Care Associate (PCA), you'll work alongside nurses and healthcare professionals to deliver personalized care that helps patients achieve their highest level of wellness. Your care, attention, and teamwork will make a meaningful difference every shift.

Position Details:

🩺 What You'll Do

• Assist patients with daily hygiene and personal care needs
• Support routine activities, including ambulation, feeding assistance, intake documentation, repositioning, and skin integrity monitoring
• Record vital signs and other patient information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and patient transfers
• Perform point-of-care testing and specimen collection as assigned
• Monitor patient conditions and promptly communicate changes to the healthcare team
• Help ensure patient comfort, safety, and a positive experience
• Provide clerical support, including answering phones and monitoring call lights
• Utilize unit-specific technology to support patient care and communication
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and fellow team members to deliver outstanding pediatric care

🛡️ Safety & Quality Matter

At Mercy, patient safety is our top priority. In this role, you will:

• Follow all safety, confidentiality, and patient rights policies
• Utilize infection prevention best practices
• Support fall prevention, patient identification, restraint management, and safe patient handling initiatives
• Participate in quality improvement efforts that enhance patient care and outcomes

🌈 The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for team members who:

• Enjoy working with children and families
• Thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills
• Have excellent time management and organizational abilities
• Are adaptable, dependable, and compassionate

✨ Make a Difference Every Night

Whether you're seeking a full-time career or a part-time opportunity, Mercy Kids Pediatrics offers the chance to build meaningful connections, grow your healthcare experience, and impact the lives of children every day.

Apply today and bring comfort, compassion, and care to the kids who need it most. 💙👶🏥

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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.

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