Location: Brooklyn Pk, MD

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: As scheduled, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Shift 2, Evening)

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, promoting dignity and independence
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility) with patience and respect
• Take and record vital signs accurately and report changes promptly to the clinical team
• Support resident mealtimes and ensure dietary needs and preferences are honored
• Observe, document and communicate resident status and behavior in clear, timely notes
• Help maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for residents and visitors
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists and family members to deliver person-centered care
• Engage residents in social and recreational activities to enhance quality of life

Qualifications

• Active GNA certification (required)
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred or willingness to obtain
• Comfortable working with geriatric populations and assisting with ADLs
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to document care clearly
• Positive attitude, reliability, and a strong team-player mindset
• Ability to pass facility-required background checks and health screenings

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• GNA certification (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid knowledge of geriatric care principles and common age-related conditions
• Skill in safe resident transfer and mobility assistance techniques
• Ability to measure and interpret basic vital signs and recognize changes
• Familiarity with infection control best practices and safe hygiene techniques
• Basic charting and documentation skills; ability to follow care plans
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfortable and stress-free
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and disability support for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — share the love and bring a colleague on board
• A supportive team that values YOU and celebrates great patient care

Travel Perks: Explore Brooklyn Pk, MD

This is a contract travel role based in the Brooklyn Park, MD area — you’ll be close to Baltimore’s highlights. Explore the Inner Harbor and the National Aquarium, stroll through historic Fells Point, sample Chesapeake Bay seafood, catch a Ravens or Orioles game, or take a weekend trip to Annapolis for waterfront charm and colonial history. Nearby parks and trails offer great options for evening runs or a peaceful weekend escape.

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