Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Location: Bowie, MD
Contract Type: Per-Diem
Shift Type: Days not specified, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Day shift
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $19 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, person-centered care to geriatric residents, assisting with daily living activities
- Assist residents with mobility, transfers, and safe positioning to promote independence
- Take and record vital signs accurately and report changes to the nursing team
- Support mealtimes and feeding needs while encouraging dignity and autonomy
- Maintain clear, timely documentation of care and observations
- Collaborate respectfully with nurses, therapists, and family members to enhance resident well-being
- Contribute to a safe, clean environment by following infection control and safety protocols
Qualifications
- Current GNA certification (required)
- Active state-required documentation and any facility-specific credentials
- Comfortable working with older adults and a desire to provide dignified, respectful care
- Strong communication skills and the ability to follow care plans
- Background checks and immunizations as required by the facility
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred; GNA certification required
Knowledge & Skills
- Practical knowledge of personal care techniques for geriatric residents
- Ability to safely assist with transfers and mobility
- Basic vital signs measurement and observation skills
- Good teamwork, communication, and documentation abilities
- Compassion, patience, and a respectful approach to resident-centered care
Benefits
- Flexible per-diem scheduling so you can pick shifts that fit your life
- Supportive team environment where your care and compassion are celebrated
- Opportunities for skills growth and on-the-job learning
- Paid time off options to help you recharge
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement guidance when available
- Employee support resources and a culture that values work-life balance
- Referral program to reward you for bringing great people aboard
- Meaningful, hands-on experience caring for older adults in a respected facility
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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