CNA/PCA/DSP

Premier Healthcare Service; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Virginia is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to provide compassionate care and support to patients in their homes. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, helping with personal hygiene, and monitoring vital signs. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, CNA certification or PCA license, and current CPR/BLS certification, along with excellent communication skills in high-pressure situations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must possess CNA Certification or PCA License.
• Current CPR/BLS Certification is mandatory.
• Ability to think and work independently with direction from a team leader while maintaining communication.
• Excellent bedside manner and communication with health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities.
• Help patients with personal hygiene tasks.
• Monitor and record vital signs and food intake.
• Closely monitor and record food intake and urinary/fecal output for medical staff.

Skills

Excellent oral communication skills

Ability to work independently

High-pressure tolerance

Independence

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification or PCA License

Current CPR/BLS Certification

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

We are looking for someone who can provide outstanding patient care and physical support daily. A CNA or PCA will provide compassionate care and assistance with many daily living needs for patients. The ideal candidate will spend time interacting directly with patients, monitoring their vital signs, and assisting when necessary. The ideal candidate will relate well as an advocate for patients through conversation and interaction to improve the patient’s experience while at the patient's home.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities to make sure the patient is taken care of. This includes turning and ambulating patients and delivering food and beverages to patients throughout the day.
• Help patients with personal hygiene, such as dressing, bathing, cleaning, and laundry.
• Process a wide range of information from other professionals and work with physicians, caregivers, and nurses.
• Closely monitor and record food intake, as well as urinary and fecal output, to be shared with the key medical and nursing staff.

Requirements and Skills

• High School diploma or GED.
• Certified Nursing Assistant Certification or PCA License.
• Current CPR/BLS Certification.
• The ability to think and work independently, with direction from a team leader or manager, while maintaining efficient and consistent communications at all times.
• Must also have excellent oral communication skills when speaking with other health professionals in the presence of patients (i.e. “bedside manner”).
• Can endure high-pressure situations in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment and keep a calm, professional demeanor throughout.