University of Mississippi Medical Center·Jackson, Mississippi
The Patient Care Associate supports nurses by assisting patients with daily living activities, comfort, and basic care needs. Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, responding to call lights, and maintaining a safe, organized clinical environment.
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Job Requisition ID: R00051981 Job Category: Allied Health Organization: 2 North Location/s: Main Campus Jackson Job Title: Patient Care Associate - Adult Acute Care - Infectious Disease - 2 North Job Summary: The Patient Care Associate (PCA) assists nurses in providing care and treatment to patients.
This role focuses on supporting patient daily living activities, comfort, and basic care needs while promoting a safe and respectful environment.
The PCA contributes to the overall mission of the medical center by assisting with patient well-being and daily operations.
Education & Experience Education and Experience Required: High school diploma/GED Certifications, Licenses, or Registration required: Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association or Heartsaver (CPR) from the American Heart Association post-hire within three (3) months.
Experience in a healthcare or caregiving setting. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Basic communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills. Ability to perform physical tasks related to patient care safely. Basic computer skills for documentation and electronic recordkeeping (preferred).
Provide compassionate support to patients by addressing needs, listening to concerns, and assisting with comfort and emotional well-being. Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility. Respond promptly to call lights and communicate patient requests to nurses or other healthcare team members. Monitor and report changes in patient condition or behavior to the nurse or supervisor. Escort and assist patients to various locations within the facility as needed. Assist with meal service and monitor food and fluid intake. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment, including room setup, equipment cleanup, and adherence to infection control practices. Support nursing staff and other clinical team members with non-technical patient care tasks as assigned. Assist with basic documentation related to patient care activities. The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time. Physical and Environmental Demands Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, frequent twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more) Time Type: Full time FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No Pay Class: Hourly FTE %: 100 Work Shift: Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded: Job Posting Date: 07/24/2026 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and obtain Basic Life Support certification within three months of hire. Previous experience in a healthcare or caregiving setting is preferred.
Market context
In Mississippi, patient care associate openings in adult acute care often reflect ongoing staffing needs in hospitals and inpatient units, especially on specialty floors like infectious disease. These roles can be competitive because employers usually prefer prior caregiving or healthcare experience and may look for candidates who are ready to complete Basic Life Support soon after hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm your diploma or GED, BLS timeline, and any relevant hands-on experience before applying.
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