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Ahoskie, North Carolina

Sr. Patient Care Tech - Behavioral Health

Healthcare SupportFull-Time

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Posted 51m ago · Verified live

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 performs direct patient care duties including bathing, feeding, and monitoring vital signs under the direction of a Registered Nurse. They also assist with patient transport, orientation, and collaboration with the care team to ensure a safe and professional environment.

Requirements

Applicants must have a High School diploma or GED and at least three months of clinical experience or a CNA license. Candidates must also demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, the ability to use a computer for documentation, and the physical capacity to lift.

Key Skills

Vital signs monitoringTeam collaborationMulti-tasking

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).

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

Living in Ahoskie

  • Typical 3-bed home value $127k
  • Median resident rent $809/mo
  • Residents' average commute 25 min
  • State income tax up to 4.8%
Sources & calculation

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

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