Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

GBMC HealthCare; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare in Towson, MD seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist with direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Required are a HS diploma or equivalent, Heart Saver CPR, and current Maryland CNA registration.

Responsibilities include providing care, following infection prevention practices, recording delegated nursing tasks, monitoring patient status, and aiding with activities of daily living. This role requires teamwork and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification (Heart Saver) required.
• Current Maryland CNA registration required.
• CNA credential preferred or in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provides for care, comfort, and safety of assigned patients under direct supervision of nurse.
• Uses proper infection prevention techniques.
• Performs and records delegated nursing care procedures.
• Observes patients and reports reactions or changes in condition to appropriate nursing personnel.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, oral hygiene).
• Transports medications and assists with feeding when needed.
• Responds promptly to patient call lights and relays information to nursing staff.

Skills

English literacy

Interpersonal skills

Medication safety

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Heart Saver CPR Certification

CNA

Maryland CNA registration

Job description

GBMC HealthCare in Towson, MD seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist with direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Required are a HS diploma or equivalent, Heart Saver CPR, and current Maryland CNA registration.

Responsibilities include providing care, following infection prevention practices, recording delegated nursing tasks, monitoring patient status, and aiding with activities of daily living. This role requires teamwork and safety awareness.