CNA/GNA

First Healthcare Network; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local home health agency seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant to provide personal care services under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role involves ensuring the quality and safe delivery of healthcare services while assisting in patient care. Candidates must have current certification, a Maryland driver's license, CPR certification, and experience in home health care. Strong communication skills are essential. This position emphasizes meeting the social and emotional needs of patients.

Qualifications

• Currently certified as a Certified/Geriatric Nursing Assistant.
• Experience in home health care or related health care field.
• Possesses a valid Maryland driver's license.
• Current CPR card required.
• Health clearance and criminal background clearance are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Ensures quality and safe delivery of health care services.
• Assists in the provisions of patient care reflecting the Agency’s standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Ability to deal effectively with job demands

Education

CNA/GNA certification

Graduate from accredited school

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

We are dedicated to the highest level of professional care to return our patients to optimal health, to enhance their quality of life and meet their social and emotional needs.

We are a local Home Health agency clinician owned and operated.

Job Description

Provides personal care services under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Ensures quality and safe delivery of health care services and assists in the provisions of patient care that reflects the Agency’s philosophy and standards of quality health and nursing care of assigned patients. The Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant is supervised by the Registered Nurse every 30 days.

Qualifications

• Legally currently certified to practice as a Certified/Geriatric Nursing Assistant.
• Experienced in home health care or related health care field.
• Demonstrates ability to read, write, and carry out directions.
• Possesses maturity and ability to deal effectively with job demands.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses Maryland driver’s license.
• Current CPR card.
• Health clearance/physical within.
• Criminal background clearance.
• Social Security.
• Must be holding current CNA/GNA valid state board license at least one year of experience in health care setting.
• Graduate from accredited school, be currently licensed through the Maryland Board of Nursing in good standing, current valid CPR, capability in meeting the patient needs.