Location: Bowie, MD

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days not specified, 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM NOC

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 personal care and daily living assistance to geriatric residents
• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and mobility with dignity
• Monitor residents’ condition and report changes promptly to the nursing team
• Support safe transfers and ambulation, using proper body mechanics and lift equipment
• Document care accurately and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary staff
• Create warm, person-centered interactions that enhance residents’ quality of life

Qualifications

• Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) or equivalent state certification
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred or willing to obtain promptly
• Prior experience working with elderly residents or in long-term care is highly valued
• Able to pass facility background checks and required health screenings
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required; GNA certification required

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of basic geriatric care principles and common age-related conditions
• Skill in safe resident handling, transfer techniques, and mobility assistance
• Ability to follow care plans, chart accurately, and report observations
• Compassionate bedside manner and patience with memory-impaired residents
• Time management skills to balance care tasks during the shift

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork won’t slow you down
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• A supportive team that values YOU and your contribution to resident care
• Continuing education opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career
• Travel reimbursement and logistics help so you can focus on care, not details
• Referral program to share the love and earn rewards for helping us grow

Travel Perks: Explore Bowie, MD

Bowie offers a delightful mix of small-town charm and easy access to big-city attractions. Explore beautiful Allen Pond Park for lakeside walking trails, visit the historic Belair Mansion, catch a Bowie Baysox baseball game at Prince George’s Stadium, or browse local shops and eateries at Bowie Town Center. Weekend trips to Washington, D.C. are a short drive away for museums and monuments, and Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and the National Aquarium are great day-trip options. Outdoor lovers can enjoy nearby Patuxent River trails and Chesapeake Bay excursions for boating and seafood dining.

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