Patient Care Assistant - Part-Time - Paid Training Provided - PCA
Mayo Clinic
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- Location
- Rochester, MN
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Part time
- Posted
- Oct 19
- 13 days ago
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About the company
Mayo Clinic
Hospital & health care · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Provide direct patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, including hygiene, mobility, nutrition support, and comfort needs.
- Obtain and document vital signs, intake and output, and other patient information in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Support a safe patient care environment through adherence to established safety practices and protocols.
- Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team to support care delivery.
- Comprehensive full-time, paid training, including classroom and on-the-job learning
- No prior healthcare experience required
- Ongoing support and guidance from experienced healthcare professionals
What you need
- Must be 18 years of age prior to start date. Must be able to read, write, communicate, and understand English. Ability to follow written and verbal directions.Additional Qualifications:Completion of 12 college credits -OR- High school diploma/ GED with successful completion of a Nursing Assistant training or equivalent preferred. Able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting.License or Certification:If a candidate does not currently have their Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross the Basic Life Support, certification will be included as part of the orientation program. Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red CrossPlease attach your school schedule if applicable.Internal applicants should attach their three most recent performance appraisals.
- Education: a high school diploma
Key skills
Basic Life SupportCommunicateAdapt to unpredictable situations
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Perks
- Paid training
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Available positions include part-time day/evening shifts 0.5-0.7 FTE (20-56 hours per week). Scheduling preferences will be discussed during interview process.
Onsite Hiring Event: Mayo Clinic will host a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Hiring Event on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Northwest Medical Complex, 41st Street Building. If you are interested in attending, we encourage you to register for the event before submitting your application. If you have already applied, you may still register and participate. Qualified candidates may have the opportunity to interview onsite.
Register for the November 17 PCA Hiring Event
As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA), you will work alongside registered nurses and other healthcare professionals to support the care of hospitalized patients. Through a structured training program, you will develop the knowledge and skills needed to provide safe, compassionate patient care. As a Patient Care Assistant you will:
Provide direct patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, including hygiene, mobility, nutrition support, and comfort needs.
Obtain and document vital signs, intake and output, and other patient information in the electronic health record (EHR).
Support a safe patient care environment through adherence to established safety practices and protocols.
Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team to support care delivery.
Patient Care Assistants (PCA) are hired to work at either Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus or Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus.
Training and Development
Comprehensive full-time, paid training, including classroom and on-the-job learning
No prior healthcare experience required
Ongoing support and guidance from experienced healthcare professionals
The skills and responsibilities of a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) align closely with those of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT), making this an excellent opportunity for individuals with CNA or patient care experience.
Must be 18 years of age prior to start date. Must be able to read, write, communicate, and understand English. Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
Additional Qualifications:
Completion of 12 college credits -OR- High school diploma/ GED with successful completion of a Nursing Assistant training or equivalent preferred. Able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting.
License or Certification:
If a candidate does not currently have their Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross the Basic Life Support, certification will be included as part of the orientation program. Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Please attach your school schedule if applicable.
Internal applicants should attach their three most recent performance appraisals.