GERIATRIC NURSING ASSISTANT (GNA)

Xcel Home Health; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Home Health is hiring a Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) for assignments in Virginia. The role involves assisting elderly clients with daily tasks, monitoring their health, and providing companionship. Qualifications include a high school diploma, certification as a GNA, and successful completion of state training. Candidates must have compassion for elderly clients and the ability to lift and support them. The position requires adherence to safety and infection control protocols. Opportunities for both travel and local assignments are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant in the state (after CNA certification and additional GNA requirements).
• Successful completion of state-approved GNA training and competency evaluation.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.
• Ability to perform physical caregiving tasks safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist elderly clients with personal hygiene and grooming.
• Provide mobility support, transfers, and repositioning.
• Monitor and report physical or behavioral changes to supervising nurses.
• Support clients with nutrition, hydration, and feeding.
• Assist with toileting and incontinence care.
• Offer emotional support and companionship to geriatric clients.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Comply with infection control, HIPAA, and agency policies.

Job description

At XCELHome Health, we believe that healthcare should be delivered with dignity, professionalism, and a personal touch. Our mission is to provide exceptional home healthcare services that promote healing, independence, and overall well-being.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) for travel or local assignments in the following locations.

Location(s)

ASHBURN; BROADLANDS; BELMONT; VA

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to the supervising RN/LPN and Agency Manager/Administrator.

Qualifications/Prerequisites

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant in the state (after CNA certification and additional GNA requirements).
• Successful completion of state-approved GNA training and competency evaluation.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.
• Ability to perform physical caregiving tasks safely.

Responsibilities/Activities

• Assist elderly clients with personal hygiene and grooming.
• Provide mobility support, transfers, and repositioning.
• Monitor and report physical or behavioral changes to supervising nurses.
• Support clients with nutrition, hydration, and feeding.
• Assist with toileting and incontinence care.
• Offer emotional support and companionship to geriatric clients.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Comply with infection control, HIPAA, and agency policies.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Compassion for elderly clients and sensitivity to aging issues.
• Ability to provide dignified and respectful care.
• Good observation and communication skills.
• Dependability and teamwork.
• Patience and adaptability in working with geriatric conditions (dementia, chronic illness, mobility challenges).

Physical & Mental Demands

• Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition elderly clients.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Emotional stability to work with frail, chronic, or terminally ill clients.