Trinity Health

Healthcare Student Only - PCA Training Program

MNEIA - Waterloo Medical Center Part time

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

Position Purpose: 

This PCA Training Cohort is designed for students actively enrolled in a healthcare major such as nursing. (future cohorts will be open to non-healthcare students)

What you will Do: 

The PCA Training course will be a two week course that will prepare you to care for patients in our Acute Care setting for the Summer Only PCA role. The PCA Training Program is 75 hours in length, inclusive of classroom, skills lab and clinical hours. 

Hours/Schedule:  

The course will be Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm

*The Summer Only PCA program will be either day shift (7 a - p) or night shift (7 p - 7a) and is only open during the summer on Acute Care floors.

The course will be held from 5/18/26-5/29/26

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Must be actively enrolled in a healthcare major (this cohort only)

  • Must be at least 16 years of age. 

  • Acceptance into the Patient Care Assistant training program. 

  • Must successfully complete the PCA Training Program with time frame identified in job offer. (5/18-5/29/26)

  • Must attend each class in full to successfully complete the PCA Training Program. 

  • Is able to communicate effectively with all members of the health care team. 

  • Is able to perform a variety of duties characterized by frequent change. 

  • Must have a general working knowledge of computers and department specific software (i.e. Healthstream, internet, etc.) 

  • Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. 

  • Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health. 

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: 

With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa. 

MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties. 

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.