Certified Nursing Assistant

Sunrise Senior Living; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) at their Silver Spring community, where you'll provide essential direct care to residents while collaborating with nursing staff. This role not only requires a valid GNA license but also a strong commitment to quality care for seniors. Enjoy benefits such as flexible shifts, competitive pay, and a supportive work environment celebrating teamwork and resident relationships.

Benefits

Paid vacation, sick, holiday and bereavement leave

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Discounts at higher education institutions

Higher wage rates

Qualifications

• Maintains valid GNA license in accordance with regulations.
• High School Degree/GED required.
• Experience as a nursing assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care including personal and nutritional support.
• Partner with licensed staff to develop restorative therapy programs.
• Maintain records and cleaning of medical equipment.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High School Degree/GED

Valid GNA license

Job description

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work by Activated Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

COMMUNITY NAME

Bedford Court

Job ID

2025-229503

JOB OVERVIEW

WE CONTINUE TO SHINE WITH

• New flexible shifts
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday and bereavement leave
• Retirement savings plan, health and dependent day care and flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement program and discounts at higher education institutions

• Higher wage rates
• Changes in management
• Improved benefits starting January 2024

At Sunrise, our GNA is responsible for providing direct resident care including nursing/clinical care, personal, nutritional and restorative care in the skilled nursing operations and other areas throughout the community as appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

$1.00 shift differential for shifts worked on weekends

*This position is in Skilled Nursing. Per state regulations, a MD GNA license is required for role*

Responsibilities:
- Assisting a designated group of residents in direct support of the Sunrise Mission, To Champion Quality of Life for All Seniors
- Partner with the licensed nursing staff to plan, develop, organize, provide and execute individualized restorative therapy programs
- Maintain Restorative Records for each guests/resident
- Assist in maintaining adaptive equipment and other medical equipment to include cleaning equipment and making readily available

Qualifications:
- Maintains a valid license as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant in accordance with federal, state and local regulations
- High School Degree/GED required
- Previous experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
- Previous experience and desire to serve and care for seniors
- Ability to handle multiple priorities
- Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and documentation
- Competent in organizational, time management skills
- Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
- Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times

ABOUT SUNRISE

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.S. only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).