Location: Lanham, MD

Start Date: 08-03-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 30-minute meal break

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $16 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

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, while preserving their dignity and independence
• Help residents with mobility, transfers, and positioning, using proper body mechanics and assistive devices
• Monitor and record vital signs, and observe any changes in residents' condition, reporting concerns to the nursing team
• Support residents during meals, including feeding assistance and ensuring hydration and nutritional needs are met
• Engage residents in meaningful social interaction and activities to support their emotional well-being
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment by following infection control and safety protocols

Qualifications

• Current Maryland GNA certification in good standing
• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain
• Compassionate, patient, and reliable, with a genuine passion for caring for older adults
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and transfer residents safely throughout your shift
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide a documented medical or religious exemption
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of long-term care and rehabilitation best practices
• Skill in taking and documenting vital signs accurately
• Understanding of infection control standards and safety protocols
• Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with residents, families, and team members
• Familiarity with electronic health records or charting systems is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling to fit your life
• A rewarding role where you directly enhance patient quality of life
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Professional growth and learning opportunities
• Referral bonus program for recommending colleagues
• User-friendly scheduling platform for easy shift pick-up

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