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Patient Care Associate (PCA) — Rehab — Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health·Lorain, Ohio

Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

Provides direct patient care including hygiene, mobility assistance, and monitoring vital signs under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. Acts as a liaison between patients and the nursing staff while maintaining accurate documentation of patient conditions.

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Work Shift: Days/Evenings (United States of America)

This is a collective bargaining unit position

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

  • Essential Job Functions
  • Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, record vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and mobility, including unit-based specialty duties.
  • Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to nurse
  • Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors and all employees
  • Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care
  • Uses professional, verbal and written communication skills at all times

Work Experience Preference for recent experience in acute care and/or long-term care facility

  • Required Skills
  • Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team
  • Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team
  • Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care)
  • Infection prevention and transmission-based precautions
  • Understanding of clerical duties and office-based technology
  • Team dynamics
  • Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition)
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Hiring organization

Mercy Health

Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) is a global Catholic health ministry operating in the United States, Ireland and the Philippines. A $14 billion organization, BSMH delivers care and health services through 47 hospitals and a network of approximately 60,000 associates, including...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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  • Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care
  • Feeding, hydration, and nutrition
  • Bowel and bladder elimination
  • Ambulation and patient mobility
  • Use of clinical technology
  • Compassionate, relationship-based approach in care activities
  • Accountability for completion of assigned tasks
  • Escalation of concerns via chain of command
    • Certifications
    • BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred)
    • Nursing Student with First Clinical Rotation complete OR state testing complete (required)

    Education: High School/GED (required)

    Part-Time - 24 Scheduled Weekly Hours

    7a-7: 30p

    Every 3rd weekend and every other holiday.

    Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

    As a Mercy Health [https://careers.mercy.com/us/en/lifeatmercy?utm_source=job_description] associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

    What We Offer

    • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
    • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
    • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
    • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

    Benefits

    may vary based on the market and employment status.

    Department

    Med/Surg Unit - Lorain - Rehab Nursing

    It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com [recruitment@mercy.com]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com [recruitment@mercy.com].

    Requirements

    Requires a High School diploma or GED and completion of the first clinical rotation for nursing students or state testing. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of healthcare safety standards and possess strong communication skills.

    • high school
    • Documentation
    • Accountability
    • Communication skills
    • Patient care
    • Vital signs monitoring
    • Infection prevention
    • Team dynamics
    • Personal hygiene assistance
    • Clinical technology
    • Safety standards compliance
    • Clerical duties
    • Patient data collection
    • Bowel and bladder care
    • Feeding and hydration
    • Patient mobility support

    Posting details

    Employment type
    Part Time
    Work arrangement
    On Site
    Experience
    0-2 yrs
    Location
    Lorain, Ohio
    Posted
    Apr 27, 2026
    Application
    Employer website

    Market context

    Support services roles in Ohio

    Support-services roles in Ohio are often tied to steady patient-facing operations, so employers typically look for dependable candidates who can handle long shifts, flexible scheduling, and direct exposure to blood and needles. These jobs can be competitive because the requirements are straightforward but the work is physically demanding and schedule-sensitive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm you can meet the shift and comfort-level expectations before applying.

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