Peds Patient Care Associate: Mercy STL

Find your calling at Mercy!

🌟 Join Mercy as a Patient Care Associate – PEDS/PICU 🌟
Shift: Full-time or Part-time Nights | 12 hour shifts
Location: Main Mercy Campus

💙 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.

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.

Mercy was named one of Modern Healthcare Magazine’s “Top 100 Places to Work” — and we’d love for you to see why.


*Note-this is a NIGHT shift position. Must have availability to work at least one weekday, night shift*

Position Details:

🩺 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.

✅ 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)

💪 Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, and lift 50 lbs regularly
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat
• Ability to work night shift

 Why Mercy?

• A ministry-driven culture rooted in compassion
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Recognition as a top workplace

Ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

Apply today and bring your heart to Mercy.

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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