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Ahoskie, North Carolina

Sr. Patient Care Tech - Behavioral Health

Healthcare SupportFull-Time

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Job Description

Join Community

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology.

It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients.

And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference

The Senior Patient Care Technician works under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Performs direct patient care such as bathing, assisting with elimination, bed making, and vital signs. Transports patients and patient-related materials in a safe, timely, and professional manner.

Greets and orients patients to the patient care area. Performs meal service and feeding assistance functions. Provides additional select care to patients. Collaborates with other team members to perform other services as directed.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

  • Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude toward problem-solving.
  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Ability to use a computer for documentation and work related purposes
  • Strong written, verbal and nonverbal interpersonal and professional communication skills are required.
  • Demonstrates accountability for own actions
  • Provides service in a willing and courteous manner
  • Demonstrates ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task.
  • Able to take direction well, but also be self-directed and motivated.
  • Requires a high degree of responsibility and responsiveness.

Deal effectively with patients, visitors, situations, and other Care Team members, while maintaining emotional control

Additional Requirements

  • Must be able to lift
  • Must be available for one week of full-time training
  • Three (3) months of Clinical Experience or CNA license required OR currently enrolled in Nursing school

PCT, CNA, Patient Care Tech,

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care, including bathing, vital signs monitoring, and assisting with daily living activities. They also collaborate with the nursing team to transport patients and maintain a safe, professional environment.

Requirements

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and at least three months of clinical experience or a CNA license. Proficiency in computer documentation and the ability to work effectively in a team setting are also required.

Key Skills

Patient TransportTeam CollaborationInterpersonal SkillsMulti-taskingClinical Support

Healthcare Support Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Healthcare Support pay on WeekdayDoc is down 19.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Healthcare Support market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedHealthcare Support median $80k (middle half $62k–$100k)32 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Healthcare Support listings in North Carolina6 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All healthcare support listings in North Carolina87 active2,022 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Healthcare Support pay trend (all specialties)−19.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. North Carolina figures use all healthcare supports: too few North Carolina Healthcare Support postings state pay.

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Ahoskie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$121k
Median resident rent
$809/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.