Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Location: Baltimore, 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: $18 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 including bathing, dressing, and toileting with dignity and respect
- Provide safe, compassionate hands-on care under the direction of nursing staff
- Monitor and report changes in residents health status promptly and accurately
- Support mobility and fall prevention efforts through attentive assistance
- Document care activities clearly and legibly in the patient record
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and the care team to promote a positive environment
Qualifications
- Active GNA or equivalent state certification (required)
- Current BLS/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
- Comfortable working with geriatric populations and supporting ADLs
- Strong communication skills and a team-player attitude
- Background check and any state-required registry clearance
Education
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- GNA/CNA certification as required by the state
Knowledge & Skills
- Basic patient care techniques and safe transfer/lift practices
- Familiarity with infection control and standard precautions
- Ability to observe, record, and report patient changes
- Compassionate interpersonal skills and patience with older adults
- Time management to complete assigned tasks within shift
- Basic charting and documentation habits
Benefits
- Flexible per diem scheduling so you can balance life and work
- Supportive team environment that values compassion and skill
- Opportunities for professional growth and training support
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement guidance when available
- Paid time off options for eligible team members
- Referral bonus programs to reward bringing great people aboard
- Access to employee assistance programs for wellbeing and work-life balance
- Hands-on experience in geriatrics with a respectful, patient-centered culture
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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