Patient Care Associate (PCA) - Med Surg 4W - Lorain Hospital
Bon Secours Mercy Health · Posted Nov 9, 2026
- Lorain, Ohio, United States
- Full-time
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.
Compensation
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Responsibilities
- Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, record vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and assists with 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, patients’ families, visitors and all employees.
- Provides accurate, precise timely documentation when applicable for patient care.
- Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
Requirements
- None
- Nice to have: BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire or must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
- Nice to have: Successful completion of nursing aide training program OR Successful passing of STNA State Tested Nurse Aide (required if OH LTC), OR CNA Certified Nurse Aide, OR Nurse’s Aide state testing or completed a nursing program that had one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation, 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting OR successful completion of PCA/PCT training program within 6 months of hire