Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Location: Brooklyn Park, 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: $16 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 to residents, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Assist with mobility and safe transfers to promote independence and prevent falls
- Monitor residents’ condition and communicate changes clearly to nursing staff
- Support meals and feeding assistance while encouraging dignity and choice
- Maintain clean, safe environments by following infection control and facility protocols
- Document care activities accurately and timely in resident records
- Build trusting relationships with residents and families through respectful communication
Qualifications
- Current Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) certification or state-equivalent certification
- Prior experience in long-term care, assisted living, or geriatric settings is preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred or willingness to obtain
- Ability to pass required background checks and health screenings
- Strong communication skills and a patient, respectful bedside manner
Education
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Completion of an approved GNA training program
Knowledge & Skills
- Understanding of elder care best practices and dementia-friendly approaches
- Safe resident handling and transfer techniques
- Basic vital signs measurement and observation skills
- Good documentation and time-management abilities
- Teamwork mindset and ability to follow care plans accurately
Benefits
- Flexible per diem schedule so you can balance life and work
- Supportive team environment that values your compassion and skills
- Opportunities for professional growth and skills development
- Paid training and licensure assistance to keep your certifications current
- Access to employee resources for work-life support and wellness
- Meaningful work helping older adults maintain dignity and quality of life
- Friendly referral program to reward teammates who bring peers 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.
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