Geriatric Care Aide — Compassionate Senior Support + Benefits

Homewood Retirement Centers; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, and life 보험

Retirement contributions

Professional licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Homewood Retirement Centers is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide activities of daily living care to residents under licensed supervision. You will assist with hygiene, nutrition, and daily tasks while maintaining confidentiality and following care plans.

The role requires physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds and to stand for long periods. Responsibilities include recording observations, participating in care planning, and supporting residents according to their care plans.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and transfer up to 30 pounds frequently.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn during an eight-hour shift.
• Organizational skills for sequential care activities.
• Listed on the state registry as a Nursing Assistant within 120 days of employment.
• Motivation and desire to work with geriatric persons.
• Ability to read and write in English to carry out care plans.

Responsibilities

• Treat resident information as confidential and follow policies.
• Assist with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Provide clean, dry linen and make beds as required.
• Encourage proper nutrition and assist with feeding when needed.
• Perform resident treatments under supervision and report observations.
• Record resident information accurately and report changes to the team leader.
• Actively participate in resident care planning.
• Promote daily living activities per the care plan.
• Follow the Lift Free Program for lifts/transfers.
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.

Skills

Lift and transfer 30 lbs

Stand/walk 8 hrs

Organizational skills

English literacy

Motivation for geriatric care

Education

Nursing Assistant on state registry within 120 days

Job description

Homewood Retirement Centers is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide activities of daily living care to residents under licensed supervision. You will assist with hygiene, nutrition, and daily tasks while maintaining confidentiality and following care plans.

The role requires physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds and to stand for long periods. Responsibilities include recording observations, participating in care planning, and supporting residents according to their care plans.