Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)

Amergis; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis is seeking a Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) to perform direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in an on-site healthcare facility in Bel Air, MD. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, feeding, transfers, documentation in the EMR, and providing companionship to geriatric residents.

Requirements include an active CNA with geriatric certification, CPR, and a completed state-verified CNA program. Prior memory care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active CNA with Geriatric Certification, required.
• Experience with memory care patients, preferred.
• Graduate from CNA program with active certification verifiable per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient confidentiality of all residents.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living and feeding.
• Performs transfers and lifts per facility protocol.
• Completes documentation in the facility EMR charting system.
• Provides support and companionship to patients.
• Assists residents with use of assistive devices.
• Follows infection control procedures including universal precautions.
• Notifies supervising nurse of abnormal findings or conditions.
• Cleans and organizes patient rooms.
• Assists with laundry and belongings.

Skills

CNA

Geriatric care

CPR

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant program

Tools

EMR charting

Job description

The Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) performs direct patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Geriatric Nursing Assistant performs a variety of individualized patient care activities including bathing, dressing, feeding and transporting as well as related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comforts of the geriatric patient population.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains patient confidentiality of all residents
• Assists residents with activities of daily living and feeding
• Performs transfers and lifts per facility protocol
• Completes timely and thorough documentation in the facility EMR charting system
• Provides support and companionship to patients
• Assists residents with use of assistive devices
• Safeguards the client/patient by observing appropriate infection control procedures including but not limited to universal precautions
• Notifies the supervising nurse of any abnormal findings or conditions
• Cleans and organizes patient rooms
• Assists with putting away residents laundry and belongings
• Assists nurse with admission and discharge/s to unit
• Prepares patients for appointments or transfers

Minimum Requirements:

• Active CNA with Geriatric Certification, required
• Experience with memory care patients, preferred
• Prefer one year of geriatric nursing assistant experience as a certified nursing assistant within the last three years.
• Graduate from certified nursing assistant program with subsequent documentation as a certified nursing assistant per state requirements with proof of verification as being an active certification and having the ability to be work with geriatrics per state requirements. Knowledge of medical terminology and knowledge of clerical functions.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Aide

Job Function: Aide | Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) | Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0096

Contract Duration: 8

Pay Rate: $25 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-09-10T14:26:27