Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Location: Bowie, MD
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Days not specified, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Day shift)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $19 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 daily living activities including bathing, dressing and mobility
- Provide compassionate care tailored to geriatric needs and comfort
- Monitor residents for changes in condition and promptly report concerns
- Support mealtime needs and safe feeding assistance as required
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation of care and observations
- Collaborate with nursing staff and the care team to create a calm, respectful environment
Qualifications
- Current GNA certification or completion of an accredited GNA program (Class: GNA)
- Experience working with geriatric populations preferred
- Ability to pass background checks and facility onboarding requirements
- Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude
Education
- High school diploma or GED preferred; completion of an accredited GNA program required
Knowledge & Skills
- Hands-on resident care and safe patient handling
- Basic vital signs and observational skills
- Comfortable with documentation and following care plans
- Person-centered care, dignity and empathy for older adults
- Team collaboration and clear communication with nursing staff
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you feel at home on assignment
- Medical, dental and vision coverage options to keep you healthy
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork doesn't slow you down
- Paid time off to recharge between shifts
- A supportive team that values your experience and respects work-life balance
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
- Access to ongoing training and professional development
- Simple onboarding and 24/7 recruiter support while on assignment
Travel Perks: Explore Bowie, MD
Explore Bowie’s local charm: take a stroll around Allen Pond Park with its trails, amphitheater and duck-filled pond; visit the historic Belair Mansion and grounds; catch a Bowie Baysox baseball game at Prince George’s Stadium. When you’re craving a city day, Washington, D.C. museums and monuments are about a 30-minute drive away, and Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay make for a lovely weekend escape.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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