Patient Care Associate- Children's of Mississippi- Transitional Care Unit- at University of Mississippi Medical Center

Jackson, Mississippi, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Activities of Daily Living, Basic Life Support, Interpersonal Communication, Teamwork, Electronic Recordkeeping, Infection Control, Patient Monitoring, Compassionate Support, Mobility Assistance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Hello, Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application: Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it. You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application. You can only apply one time to a job requisition. Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile. Thank you, Human Resources Important Applications Instructions: Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/ license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted. Job Requisition ID: R00051085 Job Category: Allied Health Organization: Children's Unit 2C Location/s: Main Campus Jackson Job Title: Patient Care Associate- Children's of Mississippi- Transitional Care Unit- 2C 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. Preferred Qualifications: 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). Responsibilities 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: FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No Pay Class: Hourly FTE %: 0 Work Shift: Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded: Job Posting Date: 06/21/2026 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified): The University of Mississippi Medical Center is committed to educating the next generation of health professionals, discovering new cures and treatments and providing the highest quality health care. We foster environments that support respect, compassion and belonging for all faculty, staff and students as well as patients and visitors. Our employment, academic, research and clinical care practices reflect these commitments. UMMC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), disability, age, sex (as that term is defined in applicable laws such as 45 CFR § 92.101(a)(2) and binding court decisions), religion, genetic information, veteran’s status and any other status protected by applicable law. UMMC also prohibits retaliation against those who report discrimination or harassment and against those who participate in the Medical Center’s investigation and handling of such reports. Further, UMMC complies with all applicable statutes, regulations and executive orders regarding sex discrimination, sexual harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault and stalking, including but not limited to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity UMMC operates including in admission and employment, the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act (“Clery Act”) and the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (“SaVE Act”). UMMC’s commitment to nondiscrimination applies to all of its programs, services, opportunities and activities, including but not limited to all employment, academic, research and clinical care practices and extends to all students, applicants for admission, employees, applicants for employment, affiliates, subcontractors, on-site contractual staff, third party or community members, visitors to any of our campuses and others participating in UMMC programs or receiving UMMC services. With respect to employment in particular, this commitment applies to all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, employment, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions and termination. UMMC maintains an affirmative action program in accordance with applicable laws. Consistent with these laws, UMMC takes affirmative action to recruit, employ, advance and prevent discrimination against qualified individuals. For additional information, please check here: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov). 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Responsibilities

The Patient Care Associate assists nursing staff by supporting patients with activities of daily living, comfort, and basic care needs. Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, responding to call lights, and maintaining a safe, organized clinical environment.