Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Competitive pay with weekly paychecks

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) for travel assignments in Leonardtown, MD. You will perform direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assisting with bathing, dressing, feeding and transporting geriatric patients.

Required qualifications include active CNA with geriatric certification, CPR, and compliance with state and contract requirements; memory care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active CNA with Geriatric Certification, required per state/contract requirements.
• Experience with memory care patients, preferred.
• One year of geriatric nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Current CPR.
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
• Knowledge of medical terminology and knowledge of clerical functions.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice.
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, feeding and transporting geriatric patients.
• Perform related non-professional services to support personal needs and comfort.

Skills

CNA certification

Geriatric care

Memory care

Current CPR

Medical terminology

Clerical functions

Education

Geriatric CNA Certification

Job description

Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Travel

Pay: $1100 / Week

Hours: 40.00

Location: Leonardtown, MD

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

Minimum Requirements:

• Active CNA with Geriatric Certification, required and perstate/contract requirements
• Experience with memory care patients, preferred
• One year of geriatricnursing assistant experience preferred
• Current CPR
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Knowledge of medical terminology and knowledge of clericalfunctions
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• 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.