Location: Silver Spring, MD

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days not specified, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM day

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, supporting dignity and comfort
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility)
• Monitor and report changes in resident condition to the nursing team promptly
• Document care accurately and timely to keep resident records current and clear
• Support mealtime assistance and safe feeding practices when needed
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists and families to create a person-centered care plan

Qualifications

• Valid GNA (Geriatric Nursing Assistant) certification required
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred or required per facility policy
• Comfort with direct resident care in long-term or skilled nursing settings
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude
• Ability to pass facility-required background and health screenings

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• GNA certification

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of geriatric care principles and common age-related conditions
• Safe resident transfer and mobility assistance techniques
• Infection control best practices and proper use of PPE
• Basic charting and documentation skills, attention to detail
• Compassionate interpersonal skills for working with residents and families

Benefits

• Comfortable housing stipend options to help you settle in during your contract stay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts and keep your energy up
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional credentials
• Travel reimbursement and coordination to make your move smooth and simple
• Access to employee assistance resources and a supportive team that values YOU
• Opportunities for continuing education and training to grow your skills
• Referral programs and internal recognition—your hard work gets noticed

Travel Perks: Explore Silver Spring, MD

Silver Spring offers a lively, walkable downtown with restaurants, a year-round farmers market and cultural venues like the AFI Silver Theatre. Outdoors fans will love Sligo Creek Park and its trails for walking and biking, plus nearby Brookside Gardens for peaceful escapes. You’re also a short drive or transit ride from Washington, D.C. — Smithsonian museums, monuments and diverse dining are ready for weekend adventures. Local breweries, live music venues and community events make it easy to explore on days off.

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