Geriatric Nursing Assistant

White Coat Healthcare Staffing Service; Silver Spring (MD); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Geriatric Nursing Assistant to provide nursing care under supervision in Silver Spring, Maryland. Responsibilities include meeting patients' daily needs, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), and maintaining accurate documentation. Candidates must have experience with geriatric patients, be certified in Maryland, and possess a positive attitude and reliable work habit. This is a fulfilling opportunity for dedicated individuals looking to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Geriatric Patients in LTC/Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Must possess good nursing skills and a positive, caring attitude.
• Extremely responsible and dedicated to shifts selected.

Responsabilités

• Provide nursing care according to facility policies and procedures.
• Respond to patients' daily needs and assist with ADLs.
• Maintain documentation on residents' charts according to facility protocol.

Connaissances

Nursing skills

Patience

Understanding

Positive attitude

Reliability

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified in Maryland

Description du poste

About the job Geriatric Nursing Assistant

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the staff nurse, you will provide nursing care according to facility policies and procedures.

Responsible for meeting patients' daily needs responding to call lights; and assisting patients with their ADLs.

DUTIES

Provides quality nursing care in accordance with established routines and procedures to ensure residents comfort and safety.

Takes and records residents vital signs, weight, intake and output, and other measurements accurately and on time.

Provides assistance with all ADLs for assigned residents.

Maintains documentation on residents/patients charts according to facility protocol.

Promptly answers residents call lights.

Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and consistently practice standard precautions.

Regularly assumes responsibility for residents clothing and personal property by securing items in accordance with established routines.

Requirements

Experience working with Geriatric Patients in LTC/Skilled Nursing Facility.

PPD/X-Ray

Certified in Maryland

Criminal Background (No Charge)

High school diploma or equivalent

Must possess good nursing skills, patience, understanding, and a positive, caring attitude. Must be extremely responsible, reliable and dedicated to the shifts you select.