Direct Care Aide (DCA)

Valley Care Management•Elkton, VA

84d•Onsite

About The Position

Journeys Crossing is looking for a Direct Care Aides (DCA) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team in Elkton VA. The DCA, and/or CNA will provide nursing care to patients and assist them in daily activities such as bathing, eating, and toileting. The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, punctual, and enjoys helping others. This person must be reliable, empathetic, and be able to work with all types of people.

Requirements

Successful completion of a nursing assistant course or the equivalent
High school diploma or equivalent is required
Previous hospital experience with acceptable references preferred
Excellent customer service skills
Prolonged periods of standing and walking
Must be able to lift 75 pounds at time

Responsibilities

Patient care – Instill confidence and trust in patients in a competent and caring manner.
Provide hygiene and daily living assistance. This could include toileting, bathing, and assisting patients with showers.
Support the patient with meals as needed.
Ambulate, turn, and position patients as required.
Medical needs – Check vital signs and weight.
Perform sugar and acetone urine testing and specimen collection.
Administer non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments.
Professional development – Maintain any specialized training and, if applicable, perform additional and specialized tasks pertinent to the assigned patient or area.

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