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

• Provide compassionate, hands-on care to elderly residents with dignity and respect
• Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility
• Monitor and record vital signs and behavioral observations accurately
• Communicate changes in resident condition promptly to nursing staff
• Support mealtime and social activities to enhance resident quality of life
• Maintain clean, safe resident environments and follow infection-control practices
• Document care and maintain accurate resident records in line with facility policies

Qualifications

• Current GNA (Geriatric Nursing Assistant) certification in the hiring state
• Valid CPR/BLS certification preferred or willingness to obtain
• Previous experience caring for elderly residents is a plus
• Ability to pass background check, drug screen, and required health screenings
• Up-to-date immunizations (e.g., TB test, flu) as required by facility
• Reliable transportation for per-diem assignments

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Completed GNA certification program

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with residents and families
• Knowledge of basic geriatric care principles and ADLs
• Ability to take and document vital signs accurately
• Familiarity with safe transfer and lifting techniques
• Attention to detail for documentation and following care plans
• Compassion, patience, and a team-oriented mindset

Benefits

• Flexible per-diem scheduling so you can work when it fits your life
• Supportive team environment that values compassion and teamwork
• Opportunities for skills development and on-the-job learning
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement where applicable
• Paid time off options and coverage opportunities for eligible staff
• Employee assistance programs and wellness resources
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great people aboard
• Clear paths for internal growth and career advancement

Travel Perks: Explore Bowie, MD

As a per-diem professional in Bowie, enjoy quick access to scenic Allen Pond Park and walking trails, the historic charm of Old Bowie and Belair Mansion, and family-friendly outings like Bowie Baysox baseball. You’re also a short drive from Six Flags America for weekend thrills, the cultural and museum attractions of nearby Washington, D.C., and the waterfront delights of Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay for boating and seafood escapes.

Hashtags

#GeriatricNursingAssistantJobs #BowieMDJobs #HealthcareJobs #UHCCareers #GNA #NursingAssistant #PerDiemHealthcare #GenesisCareers #CaregiverJobs #ApplyNow