Cna/Dsp

Premier Healthcare Service•Chesapeake, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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)

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.