Patient Care Associate

Company: Mercy
Location: Fort Smith
Posted on: November 18, 2020

Job Description:

We’re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview:

Provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of an RN. Assists patients

with activities or daily living, provides for personal care, comfort and assists in the maintenance of

a safe and clean environment for patients.

Qualifications:

Education: High School graduate or equivalent or current High School  Student who is 17 years of age or older.

Certifications: Arkansas certification for nursing assistants within one year.  Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within three (3) months of hire.

Other: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Basic computer  knowledge. Additional languages preferred.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

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