Patient Care Assistant – Acute Rehab (Part‑Time, P‑Shifts)

About the role

Phelps Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct, basic patient care in the Acute Rehabilitation unit on a part‑time, P‑shift schedule. You will work under the supervision of a licensed nurse to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Key responsibilities

• Follow hospital policies for infection prevention, safe patient handling, and timely notification of nurses when patient conditions change.
• Perform basic care tasks such as vital signs, glucometer checks, toileting, feeding, bathing, and activity assistance.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to respond quickly to patient requests and enhance the patient experience.
• Document all care activities accurately to support clinical decision‑making.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to the care team to improve outcomes.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• One year of related experience preferred; otherwise must attend the Phelps Health PCA Academy.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential in Missouri preferred.
• Ability to obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days (training provided).

Required skills

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.