Location: Bowie, MD

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Per diem nights, 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (night shift), specific days vary

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $20 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, hands-on care to geriatric residents, promoting dignity and comfort
• Assist residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and toileting
• Monitor and document resident conditions, including vital signs and behavioral changes
• Support safe mobility and fall-prevention practices during transfers and ambulation
• Follow care plans and report changes or concerns promptly to nursing staff
• Maintain infection control standards and ensure a clean, safe environment
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team

Qualifications

• Current GNA (Geriatric Nursing Assistant) certification in Maryland or the ability to obtain it
• Current BLS/CPR certification preferred or willingness to obtain
• Ability to pass required background checks and drug screening
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
• Comfortable working night shifts and providing hands-on resident care

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• GNA certification (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of basic geriatric care and common age-related conditions
• Skilled in assisting with ADLs and transfers with proper body mechanics
• Familiarity with documentation and reporting of resident observations
• Understanding of infection prevention and safe handling practices
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and follow nursing direction
• Empathy, patience, and excellent interpersonal skills for resident-centered care

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling to fit your life and other commitments
• Supportive team environment that values your contributions every shift
• Opportunities for continuing education and skills development
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you grow
• Paid time off options for eligible team members
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options available for eligible employees
• Employee assistance program and wellness resources to keep you at your best
• Referral program that rewards you for bringing great people to the team

Travel Perks: Explore Bowie, MD

Explore Bowie and the surrounding area during your time off. Enjoy Allen Pond Park for peaceful walks and scenic ponds, catch a Bowie Baysox baseball game at Prince George's Stadium, or shop and dine at Bowie Town Center. Weekend day trips to nearby Washington, D.C. and Baltimore put museums, monuments, waterfronts, and vibrant dining scenes within easy reach. For water lovers, the Chesapeake Bay and Annapolis are short drives away, offering boating, waterfront restaurants, and historic downtown charm.

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