GERIATRIC NURSING ASSISTANT-UNION-LEV

Lifebridge Health, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health care provider is seeking a compassionate Geriatric Nursing Assistant to join their dedicated team. In this vital role, you will provide safe and age-appropriate patient care, assisting individuals with their daily activities while ensuring a clean and supportive environment. This position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients recovering from various health issues. With a commitment to caring bravely for over a million patients annually, this opportunity offers a chance to be part of a larger mission in health care. If you have a passion for helping others and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply and join our community.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring GNA licensure and CPR certification.
• Basic knowledge of medical equipment and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, age-appropriate patient care.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living in a clean environment.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Effective communication

Ability to follow verbal instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hoyer lift

Basic medical equipment (scale, thermometer)

Basic computer skills

Job description

GERIATRIC NURSING ASSISTANT-UNION-LEV Internal Only

• Department HALL 1

UNIT SUMMARY: Hall 1 is a 40-45 bed long-term care sub-acute unit. Patients here stay anywhere from 4-8 weeks while in recovery from a variety of issues such as heart failure, diabetes, joint surgeries, etc. Staff members must be compassionate, motivated, and dedicated to helping others in need.

JOB SUMMARY: Provides safe, age-appropriate patient care, assisting with Activities of Daily Living while maintaining a safe and clean environment.

REQUIREMENTS: Entry-level knowledge; basic employment skills; High School diploma, GED equivalent, or High School certificate. Less than one year experience required. Familiarity with Hoyer lift and specialty beds; basic medical equipment (scale, thermometer, etc.); communication devices; Synquest and basic computer skills. GNA licensure and CPR certification with American Heart Association (AHA) required. Demonstrates the ability to follow verbal instructions, as well as the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Additional Information

This is a Union Position.

As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, we strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare, and HomeCare of Maryland.

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