Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Patient Care Assistant!

This position is for any acute care/medical-surgical areas at the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Medical Center location. Please note that candidates will be required to float between both locations depending on patient census.

Areas include:

2 General: Cardiac/Nephrology Unit

3 General: Post Surgical Unit

4 General: Orthopedics/Neurology Unit

All unit colleagues will float depending on patient census.

As a Patient Care Assistant at MercyOne, you will work collaboratively with the health care team to provide outcome/goal-based patient care. Observes and reports the patient’s response and progress to interventions. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of MercyOne.

Schedule:

• Both Full Time and Part Time openings available

• Full Time 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week)

• Part Time 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week)

• 12 Hour Shifts; Day Shift 6:45am - 7:15pm. Night Shift 6:45pm - 7:15am

• Every 3rd Weekend and Holiday

General Requirements:

• Supports the team in identifying patient needs and implementing the outcome/goal-based plan of care.

• Assists the patient care team in the delivery of care.

• Communicates relevant clinical information to others to optimize patient outcomes/goals.

• Performs unit-based functions as assigned

Education:

Verification (by transcript or certification) of successful completion of one of the following:

• Nurse Aide I Course

• Nursing Fundamentals Course

• Nurse Aid Competency Test

• Successful completion of the Trinity Nursing Assistant Program (TNAP)

• Successful completion of the Competency Test, Iowa Emergency Medical Technician Certification

• Nurse Aide II - Advanced Course is preferred and may be provided post-hire.

Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, staff and physicians while performing their job duties.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Position Highlights and Benefits: 

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:   

• Wellness programs  

• Education reimbursement  

• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision  

• Paid time off  

• Long- and short-term leave  

• Retirement planning  

• Life insurance coverage  

All benefits begin day 1 with no waiting period!

Ministry/Facility Information: 

MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments: 

• MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center 

• MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation 

• MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation 

With more than 2,500 co