Location: Bowie, MD

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Per diem (as-needed), nights, 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM (Night shift). Days vary based on facility needs.

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, grooming, and toileting
• Provide safe and compassionate mobility and transfer assistance
• Monitor residents for changes in condition and report observations to nursing staff
• Maintain accurate documentation of care and resident interactions
• Support mealtime assistance and ensure hydration needs are met
• Adhere to infection control practices and facility protocols
• Help create a comfortable, respectful environment that preserves resident dignity

Qualifications

• Certified or trained as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) or equivalent
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred or required according to facility policy
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening as required
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate bedside manner
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work overnight hours

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a GNA training program preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of basic geriatric care principles and resident-centered care
• Patient safety practices including safe transfers and fall prevention
• Basic charting and documentation skills
• Infection control and hygiene best practices
• Teamwork and effective communication with nursing staff and families

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling so you can pick shifts that fit your life
• Supportive team environment that values compassionate care
• Opportunities for continuing education and skills development
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement when applicable
• Paid training and onboarding to set you up for success
• Referral recognition programs and career growth pathways
• Work-life balance with the ability to control your schedule

Travel Perks: Explore Bowie, MD

Explore nearby attractions around Bowie, MD: catch a Bowie Baysox baseball game at Prince George's Stadium, stroll or picnic at Allen Pond Park, visit historic downtown Bowie, or take short drives to Annapolis for waterfront dining and the U.S. Naval Academy, the National Harbor and its riverfront attractions, or Baltimore's Inner Harbor for museums and aquarium days. Weekend escapes to Washington, D.C. are also easy and offer endless cultural and dining options.

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