cna/dsp

2 weeks ago

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States Premier Healthcare Service Full time
We are a growing company and have a role open for a skilled CNA/DSP/PCA. You will provide outstanding patient care and physical support for patients and residents on a daily basis. To do well in this role you should have your state-certified nursing assistant certification or Direct support/Personal Care from a recognized program.

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant / Direct Support (DSP) / Personal Care Aide (PCA)

CNA/DSP/PCA Responsibilities:
  • Providing great patient care.
  • Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.
  • Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.
  • Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.
  • Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
  • Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities.
  • Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.
  • Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.
  • Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
  • Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
  • Stay up to date on CNA/DSP/PCA training and facility policy and procedure.

Qualifications:
  • Must be able to pass state background check and drug screening.
  • Must be certified as a CNA/DSP/PCA. (certifications required)
  • CPR/BLS and TB required.
  • Must be willing to work every other weekend and alternating days/nights. (required)
  • Overnight 7 pm to 7 am. Immediate opening.

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