Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Location: Bowie, MD
Contract Type: Per-Diem
Shift Type: Per diem (days vary), 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
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming) with dignity and respect
- Provide compassionate hands-on care to geriatric patients and support their comfort
- Monitor and record vital signs and changes in condition, communicating findings to the care team
- Support mobility and safe transfers, using proper body mechanics and assistive devices
- Document care activities accurately and timely in facility records
- Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary staff to follow care plans and enhance resident outcomes
- Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow infection control practices
Qualifications
- GNA certification (required) — you know your way around geriatric care
- Experience working with older adults preferred, but caring attitude and willingness to learn count for a lot
- Ability to work per diem shifts and adapt to variable schedules
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
- Ability to pass background check and any facility-required health screenings
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Completion of an accredited GNA program (or state-approved equivalent)
Knowledge & Skills
- Understanding of basic geriatric care principles and resident-centered approaches
- Comfortable assisting with ADLs and mobility support
- Basic vital signs measurement and observational skills
- Good documentation practices and attention to detail
- Compassionate communication with residents and families
- Ability to follow care plans and safety protocols
Benefits
- Flexible per diem scheduling so you can pick shifts that fit your life
- Supportive team environment where your contributions truly matter
- Opportunities for professional development and on-the-job learning
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement guidance when applicable
- Paid time off options available through staffing program policies
- Access to employee assistance resources and a caring workplace culture
- Referral program to reward bringing great teammates on board
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.
Hashtags
#GeriatricNursingAssistantJobs #BowieMDJobs #HealthcareJobs #UHCCareers #GNAJobs #PerDiemNursing #LongTermCareJobs #NursingAssistant #PatientCare
