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: $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

• Assist residents with daily living activities with dignity and respect
• Provide compassionate, person-centered care to older adults
• Monitor residents for changes in condition and promptly report concerns
• Support mobility and safe transfers to reduce fall risk
• Help with feeding, toileting, grooming, and bathing while encouraging independence
• Document care accurately and communicate clearly with the care team and families
• Create a warm, friendly environment that promotes social engagement and comfort

Qualifications

• Current GNA certification (required)
• Experience working with geriatric populations is a strong plus
• CPR/BLS certification preferred or willing to obtain
• Ability to pass required background checks and health screenings
• Compassion, patience, and strong communication skills
• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Completion of an approved nurse aide or GNA training program

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of basic geriatric care and elder needs
• Ability to take and record vital signs accurately
• Basic infection control and safe hygiene practices
• Safe resident handling and transfer techniques
• Good documentation habits and clear verbal communication
• Ability to follow care plans and adapt to individual resident preferences

Benefits

• Flexible per diem schedule so you can balance work and life
• Supportive team environment that values your compassion and skills
• Opportunities for continuing education and skills refreshers
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement where applicable
• Paid time off options for eligible employees
• Employee referral program to reward teammates who bring great people in
• Access to employee assistance programs and wellness resources
• Clear pathways to grow within the facility and take on new challenges

Travel Perks: Explore Bowie, MD

This is a per diem role in Bowie, MD, so you can enjoy local perks between shifts. Explore Allen Pond Park for walking trails, fishing, and outdoor concerts. Catch a Bowie Baysox baseball game at the local stadium for a fun evening out. You are a short drive from historic Annapolis with waterfront dining and sailing on the Chesapeake Bay, and within easy reach of Washington, DC for museums, monuments, and vibrant neighborhoods. Weekend escapes to Baltimore's Inner Harbor, National Aquarium, and diverse dining scenes are also close by.

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