Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)

Amergis; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing company is seeking Geriatric Nursing Assistants (GNA) for long-term care in Salisbury, MD. Responsibilities include assisting elderly patients with daily living activities, ensuring confidentiality, and providing companionship. Candidates must have active CNA certification with geriatric experience preferred. The role offers competitive pay at $24/hr with benefits, supporting a fulfilling career in healthcare.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Awards and recognition programs

Qualifications

• Active CNA and Geriatric Certification required.
• Experience with memory care patients preferred.
• Strong communication skills in English essential.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with activities of daily living
• Maintains confidentiality of all residents
• Notifies supervising nurse of any abnormal findings

Skills

Patient confidentiality

Assisting in daily living activities

Communication

Computer proficiency

Education

Active CNA with Geriatric Certification

Graduate from certified nursing assistant program

Current CPR certification

Job description

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Amergis Healthcare Staffing provided pay range

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Base pay range

$24.00/hr - $24.00/hr

The GeriatricNursing Assistant (GNA) performs direct patient care under the directsupervision of a Registered Nurse. TheGeriatric Nursing Assistant performs a variety of individualized patient careactivities including bathing, dressing, feeding and transporting as well asrelated non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needsand comforts of the geriatric patient population.

Position Details

• Position: Long-Term Care Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)
• Location: Salisbury, MD
• Unit: Long Term Care
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
  
  

Essential Duties AndResponsibilities

• 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
  
  

Next Steps

• For more details on this position, press "apply" and submit your resume. We'll review your resume and reach out to you to schedule a phone screen
• Resumes can also be sent directly to Maria Battaglia, [e-mail]
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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