Job Description

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.

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant / Direct Support (DSP) / Personal Care Aide (PCA)

CNA/DSP/PCA 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.

Qualifications:

• 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)
• Overnight 7 pm to 7 am. Immediate opening.

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Night shift, Weekend work,

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