Location: Bowie, MD

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Per diem (days vary), 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM NOC

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

• Provide compassionate bedside care and support to geriatric residents.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming).
• Monitor and accurately document vital signs, intake/output, and changes in condition.
• Support safe mobility and fall-prevention efforts during transfers and ambulation.
• Communicate observations and concerns clearly to nursing staff and family members.
• Maintain a clean, respectful environment and follow infection-control protocols.
• Participate in shift handoffs and help implement individualized care plans.

Qualifications

• Current GNA certification (required).
• CPR/BLS certification (required or able to obtain quickly).
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Recent TB test and up-to-date immunizations as required by facility.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.
• Previous experience working with elderly or long-term care residents is a plus.
• Compassionate bedside manner, reliability, and strong communication skills.

Education

• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• GNA certification (required).

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid understanding of geriatric care best practices and dignity-centered care.
• Comfortable assisting with ADLs and mobility aids (walkers, transfer belts).
• Basic vital sign measurement and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with infection control and safety procedures.
• Good time management and ability to prioritize resident needs.
• Team-oriented attitude and clear communication with multidisciplinary staff.

Benefits

• Flexible per-diem scheduling so you can work around life (yes, really).
• A supportive team that values YOU and your hands-on caregiving.
• Opportunities for continuing education and skill growth.
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required certifications.
• Paid training and mentorship to build confidence on shift.
• Work-life balance friendly: pick nights that suit your schedule.
• Recognition programs and a culture that celebrates caregiving wins.

Travel Perks: Explore Bowie, MD

Bowie is a cozy, convenient spot with plenty to explore on your off days: enjoy nature and picnic spots at Allen Pond Park, catch a Bowie Baysox baseball game, shop and dine at Bowie Town Center, or take quick day trips to nearby Annapolis for waterfront charm and the U.S. Naval Academy, and Washington, D.C. for museums, theaters, and dining. If you love the water, the Chesapeake Bay and nearby marinas are great weekend escapes.

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