Certified Nursing Assistant / Direct Support

Premier Healthcare Service; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Healthcare Service is looking for skilled Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) / Direct Support (DSP) to join our team in Chesapeake, Virginia. In this role, you will deliver exceptional patient care, assist patients with daily activities, and maintain detailed records of patient conditions. Applicants must hold relevant certifications and be willing to work flexible shifts, including weekends. Immediate openings are available for dedicated professionals seeking to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• CNA / DSP certification required.
• Must pass state background check and drug screening.
• CPR / BLS, TB, First Aid certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Providing outstanding patient care and physical support.
• Measuring and recording vital signs.
• Ensuring dietary restrictions are followed for patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Physical Support

Vital Signs Measurement

Medication Reminders

Education

State-certified nursing assistant certification

Nursing degree from a 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!!