Certified Nursing Assistant / Direct Support

Premier Healthcare Service; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Healthcare Service in Chesapeake, Virginia is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant / Direct Support (DSP) to provide patient care and physical support.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting patients with their daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring dietary needs are met. Immediate openings are available for morning and overnight shifts. Certification and background checks are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass state background check and drug screening.
• Must be certified as a CNA/DSP.
• Willingness to work some weekends is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient care and support for daily activities.
• Monitor and record vital signs.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and mobility.
• Ensure patients receive the appropriate diet.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Physical support

CPR/BLS certification

Education

State-certified nursing assistant certification

Nursing degree from recognized CNA program

Job description

We are a growing company and have multiple roles open for a skilled CNA/DSP. 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 and a nursing degree from a recognized CNA program.

Position

Certified Nursing Assistant / Direct Support (DSP)

CNA/DSP 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 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 (certifications required).
• CPR/BLS, TB, First Aid, etc.
• Must be willing to work some weekends (required).

Morning shifts available 7am-7pm and Overnight 7pm to 7am. Immediate openings!!