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Natick, Massachusetts

Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Behavioral Health - GTU

Healthcare SupportFull-Time

Listed compensation

$15-$26.79/hr

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Job Description

Up to $2,500 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

Assists nursing service personnel with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Assists with personal hygiene, takes vital signs, and changes bed linens. May serve and collect food trays, provide for between-meal nourishment, and clean, sterilize, store, and prepare other supplies. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Responsibilities

  • Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
  • Works under immediate supervision.
  • Typically reports to a registered nurse or supervisor.
  • Assists nursing service personnel with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients
  • Assists with personal hygiene, takes vital signs, and changes bed linens
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

  • Education: High school diploma or GED.

Certifications

  • CPR
  • CNA license, Home Heath, Nursing Assistant, ENT, or Nursing Student (must have completed 1st round of clinicals)

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

At Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: MetroWest Medical Center has been serving the community since we opened as the first public medical facility in Framingham in 1893.

MetroWest Medical Center is comprised of Framingham Union Hospital and Leonard Morse Hospital, a unique behavioral health specialty center located in Natick dedicated to the mental health of our community.

At Framingham Union Hospital, youll find comprehensive health care services for the entire family including 24-hour emergency care, advanced cardiac care, high-tech cancer treatments and advanced maternity care including our Special Care Level IIB nursery and high-risk pregnancy care.

MetroWest Medical Center was recognized by the Joint Commission with a Gold Seal of Approval, a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to meeting performance standards and providing safe and effective patient care.

Our skilled cardiac team was recognized as one of Healthgrades Americas 100 best hospitals for Coronary Intervention and ranked among the top 5% in the nation for coronary interventional procedures in 2023.

At MetroWest Medical Center, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of our community. Join us!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Vital signs monitoringPersonal hygiene assistanceBed linen managementBehavioral health supportClinical documentationInfection controlPatient comfortNursing support

Healthcare Support Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$43k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $41k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Healthcare Support pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Healthcare Support market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$31k–$56kHealthcare Support median $44k (middle half $41k–$50k)103 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$41k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Healthcare Support listings in Massachusetts77 active2,094 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Healthcare Support pay trend+11.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
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About Tenet Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $2,500 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Living in Natick

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$840k
Typical market rent
$2,944/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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