Geriatric Nursing Assistant (Day 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Full-Time)

Collington; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

403(b) plan

Free parking

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Collington, a Kendal Affiliate located on a 125-acre campus in Mitchellville, Maryland, seeks a Geriatric Nursing Assistant for day shift (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM) on a full-time basis. The GNA provides direct resident care under licensed staff, following care plans and documenting vital information, while supporting rehabilitative and social goals in a life plan community setting.

Ideal candidates hold a state GNA certificate, have at least six months of long-term care experience, and demonstrate

Qualifications

• High School diploma or better.
• Registered with State registry.
• State-approved Geriatric Nursing Assistant training program completed.
• Six months' experience in a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Record vital signs, intake/output, and weight as directed.
• Assist residents with grooming, hygiene, toileting, and mobility.
• Follow individualized care plans and prescribed treatments.
• Maintain clean and orderly resident rooms and communicate with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Dedicated

Enthusiastic

Team Player

Education

High School or higher

State Registry Registered

GNA training program completed

Job description

Geriatric Nursing Assistant (Day 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Full-Time)

Job Category: Healthcare

Requisition Number: GERIA004824

• Posted: July 21, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

Collington, A Kendal Affiliate, located on a beautiful 125-acre campus in Mitchellville, Maryland, is a Life Plan Community enriched in diversity that offers an active lifestyle for independent living and person-centered continuing care for assisted living and memory support. Collington’s vision is to thrive as a community of people living, working and serving together, bringing alive a spirit of collaboration, generosity and mutual respect in our relationships and decision-making.

Position Summary

The Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) is responsible for complying with physician orders as delegated by the licensed Nurse and for providing direct resident care. The Geriatric Nursing Assistant establishes and maintains a therapeutic environment for residents. In conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team, the GNA develops and implements individualized care plans with special emphasis on the rehabilitative, physical, and social desires and needs of each resident.

Key Functions

• Receives a formal verbal report of the status of residents while making rounds at the beginning of the shift and gives verbal reports while making rounds with GNA replacement at the end of the shift.
• Charts pertinent information regarding vital signs, input and outputs, and weight as directed by the Charge Nurse.
• Assists and trains residents with needed personal and grooming/hygiene skills, including bladder training and toileting of residents in need; learns the habits and assistance required by each resident and responds quickly.
• Follow all individualized care plans, carrying out all prescribed activities and treatments.
• Utilizes professional staff as resources when questions, concerns, and problems arise.
• Maintains residents' rooms and possessions cleanly and neatly, with specific emphasis on the inside of drawers, closets, cabinets, medicine cabinets, and residents' wheelchairs/recliners or scooters.
• Maintains a professional manner when in contact with residents, families & friends, staff, and outside agencies.
• Reads all posted information, instructions, etc., keeps informed regarding resident care plans, daily activities, progress, and problems, and maintains a high level of communication between all members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Participates in education sessions on a regular basis.
• Responds appropriately to the fire alarm and in emergency situations, offering support, comfort, and safety to residents.
• Performs any duties or assignments as requested by the Charge Nurse within his/her skill or training ability.
• Works in cooperation with other departments to meet resident needs.

Benefits

• A comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Plans
• 403(b) Tax-Deferred Retirement Savings Plan
• Free Parking
• Employee Assistant Program

Shift: Wk1: Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat, Wk2: Sun-Mon, Wed-Fri

Salary: $17 - $19 based on experience.

Qualifications

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.

Motivations

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals.

Education

High School or better.

Experience

Registration with State registry required.

Successful completion of a State approved Geriatric Nursing Assistant training program.

Six months experience in long term care facility.

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Nurse Assistant
• CPR

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