Patient Care Technician: Compassionate Support & Vital Signs

Mercy Home Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nurses and clinicians by delivering basic patient care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities. You’ll contribute to a compassionate team and ensure accurate documentation in the EHR.

The role emphasizes communication with patients and families, maintaining hygiene, mobility support, and adherence to safety protocols within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in acute care, home health, or long-term care preferred.
• Must have completed a nursing aide training program or equivalent.
• Comfortable documenting patient care and communicating with the care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under RN guidance.
• Monitor vital signs and patient health.
• Assist with feeding, grooming and mobility.
• Document care provided accurately and timely.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Education

Nursing aide training program

STNA / CNA certification

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nurses and clinicians by delivering basic patient care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities. You’ll contribute to a compassionate team and ensure accurate documentation in the EHR.

The role emphasizes communication with patients and families, maintaining hygiene, mobility support, and adherence to safety protocols within a hospital setting.