Geriatric Nursing Assistant
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: $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
- Provide compassionate, hands-on care to geriatric residents to preserve dignity and comfort
- Assist residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and feeding
- Monitor residents for changes in condition and promptly report observations to nursing staff
- Support safe transfers and mobility assistance while using proper body mechanics
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation of care and resident responses
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support individualized care plans
- Help create a calm, friendly environment that promotes resident wellbeing and engagement
Qualifications
- Active GNA certification (Class: GNA) is required
- Comfort and ability to work the 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM night shift
- Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a care team
- Meet facility onboarding requirements, including background checks and health screenings
Knowledge & Skills
- Experience supporting activities of daily living and basic geriatric care
- Ability to observe, document and communicate resident status clearly
- Familiarity with safe patient handling and infection prevention practices
- Compassionate bedside manner and patience with older adults
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend options available for travel clinicians
- Medical, dental and vision coverage to keep you healthy
- 401K retirement savings plan to help you build long-term security
- Life insurance and additional voluntary benefits
- Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
- Travel reimbursement and support for your assignment logistics
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep credentials current
- A supportive team that values you and your contributions
Travel Perks: Explore Bowie, MD
Bowie sits conveniently near some of the Mid-Atlantic's best attractions. When you’re off shift you can explore Allen Pond Park and its scenic trails, catch a Bowie Baysox baseball game, or enjoy local dining and shopping at Bowie Town Center. For bigger-day outings, Washington, D.C. is a short drive away with world-class museums, monuments and dining, and Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay shoreline offer historic waterfront charm and seafood outings. Plenty of nearby parks and cultural sites mean weekends can be as restful or as adventurous as you like.
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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