Location: Lanham, MD

Start Date: 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts

Hours per Week: 40 hrs per week

Candidate Pay Rate: Competitive pay (rate based on experience) — provided at interview

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 residents — assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding)
• Support rehabilitation goals by helping patients with mobility and therapeutic activities
• Monitor and document resident condition, behavior and vital signs accurately and promptly
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and follow infection control and safety procedures
• Communicate clearly with nurses, therapists and family members to ensure coordinated care
• Respond to resident needs promptly and escalate clinical changes to licensed staff
• Contribute to a positive, encouraging atmosphere that supports resident dignity and independence

Qualifications

• GNA or CNA certification active in Maryland (required)
• Current CPR/BLS certification (required)
• Prior experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or rehab settings preferred (1+ year ideal)
• Comfortable with transfers, mobility assistance and basic restorative care
• Able to work the scheduled evening/night shift (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM) reliably
• Clear background check and TB screening per facility policy

Education

• High school diploma or GED; GNA/CNA certification required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong patient care skills focused on dignity and comfort
• Safe transfer and positioning techniques
• Basic charting and documentation skills (paper or electronic records)
• Infection control best practices and PPE usage
• Good communication and teamwork with interdisciplinary staff
• Time management and the ability to prioritize resident needs

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay to reward your hard work
• W-2 payroll option with standard benefits available
• Paid time off options depending on assignment length
• Supportive, team-first culture that values your voice
• Opportunities for licensure assistance and reimbursement
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn rewards
• Fast onboarding and clear schedules so you can plan life outside work
• Access to continuing education and career growth resources

Travel Perks: Explore Lanham, MD

Lanham is a convenient launchpad for exploring the DMV. Enjoy nearby attractions like National Harbor’s waterfront dining and entertainment, the museums and monuments of Washington, D.C. (Smithsonian museums, National Mall) just a short drive away, scenic Greenbelt Park for hikes and fresh air, and easy weekend trips to Annapolis or Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Plenty of local restaurants, shopping and cultural spots make for great off-duty exploration.

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