Direct Patient Care Technician: Hands-on Support

Aultman Health Foundation; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 28,930,000; Full time

Job summary

Aultman Health Foundation in Canton, OH seeks a Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role includes direct patient care, specimen collection, basic tests, and Cerner documentation.

You will assist with daily living activities, transfers, meals, and safety, with weekend and holiday rotation. Requires high school diploma and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School graduate and BLS certification required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to work under the supervision of an RN.
• Must adhere to attendance policy and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ambulation, feeding, hygiene).
• Collect specimens and perform basic tests per physician orders.
• Document care in Cerner and communicate with care team.
• Assist with patient transfers, discharges, and transport.
• Maintain safety and monitor patients as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care assistance

Team collaboration

Stress management

Education

High School diploma

BLS certification

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Aultman Health Foundation in Canton, OH seeks a Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role includes direct patient care, specimen collection, basic tests, and Cerner documentation.

You will assist with daily living activities, transfers, meals, and safety, with weekend and holiday rotation. Requires high school diploma and BLS certification.