Valley Care Management

Runs assisted living communities in Virginia

Direct Care Aide

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeElkton, VA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Successful completion of a nursing assistant course or equivalent.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift 75 pounds at a time.

Responsibilities

Provide competent and caring patient care that instills confidence and trust.
Provide hygiene and daily living assistance, including toileting, bathing, and assisting patients with showers.
Support patients with meals as needed.
Ambulate, turn, and position patients as required.
Check patients' vital signs and weight.
Perform sugar and acetone urine testing and specimen collection.
Administer non-sterile dressings, surgical preparations, ice packs, and heat treatments.
Maintain specialized training and, when applicable, perform additional specialized tasks relevant to the assigned patient or area.

Desired Qualifications

Previous hospital experience with acceptable references.

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.

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.

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

Come join our Amazing Team in Assisted Living!!

About the Company

Valley Care Management

Runs assisted living communities in Virginia

Valley Care Management runs assisted living communities for older adults in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley and surrounding areas. Its communities in Luray, Elkton, Timberville and Tazewell combine furnished housing with support for residents who need help with daily life. Residents receive assistance with bathing, dressing and medication, alongside meals, housekeeping, laundry and organized physical, creative, social and spiritual activities. Monthly fees bundle accommodation and personal care in private or shared rooms, while respite stays address shorter-term care needs for residents and their families. Valley Care Management is headquartered in Luray, Virginia.

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Headquarters: Luray, VA
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