Patient Care Technician

Allmed Staffing · Houston, TX Full Time
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Job Title : Patient Care Technician (PCT) Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours per week) Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Allmed Benefits: Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance and 401(k) Pay Rate: $21.00/hr (Paid Weekly) Work Location: 2727 W. Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX Contract: 0 8/24/2026 to 11/27/2026 ( opportunity to become permanent) Position Overview We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nursing staff and provide direct patient care in a clinical setting. The Patient Care Technician will work closely with Registered Nurses and other members of the care team to assist with daily patient needs, monitor vital signs, support patient mobility, and ensure patients are safely transported. The ideal candidate will have previous healthcare experience, strong communication skills, and a patient-focused approach to care. Key Responsibilities Work closely with Registered Nurses and other clinical staff to support daily patient care. Assist patients with activities of daily living, including restroom needs and mobility. Obtain and document patient vital signs accurately. Perform blood glucose testing as directed. Assist with dressing patients and providing basic personal care. Safely transport patients to and from designated areas, including assisting patients to their vehicles upon discharge. Assist with patient transfers and mobility while following appropriate safety procedures. Clean and prepare patient beds and patient care areas. Assist nursing staff with other patient care duties as assigned. Communicate patient needs or concerns to the appropriate nursing staff. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment. Follow all facility policies, procedures, and patient safety standards. Required Qualifications Previous healthcare or patient care experience preferred. Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative healthcare team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Compassionate, patient-focused approach. Ability to follow instructions and established patient care procedures. Reliable attendance and punctuality. Ability to safely assist with patient mobility and transportation. Preferred Qualifications Candidates with experience in the following areas are highly preferred: Dressing and assisting patients with personal care. Removing IVs under appropriate clinical direction. Taking and documenting vital signs. Blood glucose monitoring. Patient transportation and mobility assistance. Work Environment The Patient Care Technician will work alongside a clinical team of approximately 20–10 team members, including Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals. The position requires frequent interaction with patients and clinical staff and involves regular walking, standing, patient assistance, and transportation duties.

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $11.27/hr ($23,442/yr). The typical range is $10.92 – $13.35/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,235/yr
Houston Median $23,442/yr
Experienced (90th) $31,928/yr
vs. National Median -34.5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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