Location: Baltimore, MD

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (PM/Evening shift; days not specified)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $22 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—bathing, dressing, grooming—with dignity and patience
• Support safe transfers and mobility, using proper body mechanics and transfer techniques
• Monitor resident condition and promptly report changes to nursing staff to ensure timely care
• Provide compassionate companionship and emotional support to residents and families
• Document care accurately and timely to maintain clear communication across the care team
• Maintain a clean, safe environment by following infection control and safety protocols
• Assist with meal service and nutrition monitoring, noting intake and any concerns

Qualifications

• Current GNA certification (Geriatric Nursing Assistant) required
• State nursing assistant certification or equivalency as required by Maryland facilities
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification preferred or willing to obtain
• Willingness to complete facility onboarding: TB testing, immunizations, background check, and drug screen as required
• Compassionate bedside manner and experience working with older adult populations preferred
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work assigned shift times

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• GNA certification or completion of an approved nursing assistant program

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of ADLs (activities of daily living) and elder care best practices
• Comfortable with resident mobility assistance and safe transfer techniques
• Clear verbal communication and teamwork skills for effective bedside coordination
• Basic documentation skills and attention to detail for accurate charting
• Awareness of infection control principles and ability to follow safety protocols
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with residents and families

Benefits

• Supportive team that values you and your compassion
• Generous travel assignment perks to help you feel at home on the road
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement guidance to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off opportunities so you can recharge between assignments
• Access to clinical support and professional resources while on assignment
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great people aboard
• Onboarding and orientation to set you up for success from day one
• A workplace culture focused on dignity, respect, and patient-centered care

Travel Perks: Explore Baltimore, MD

Explore Baltimore’s vibrant Inner Harbor, stroll along Fells Point’s cobblestone streets, and visit the impressive National Aquarium. Catch a game or event at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, tour Fort McHenry and learn about the Star-Spangled Banner, or spend a museum day at the Baltimore Museum of Art and Walters Art Museum. Great seafood, lively neighborhoods like Federal Hill, and easy weekend trips to Washington, D.C. and Annapolis make this a fun base for travel assignments.

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