Geriatric Nursing Assistants

White Coat Healthcare Staffing Service; Crofton (MD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Maryland is seeking Geriatric Nursing Assistants to join their PRN staff. The position allows for flexible scheduling, providing nursing assistants with the opportunity to pick and choose their hours. Candidates must hold an active Maryland GNA license and be comfortable working with the elderly. Competitive pay rates start at $18-25.00 based on experience. Responsibilities include meeting patients' daily needs and ensuring efficient use of supplies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to understand the aging process.
• Comfortable working with the elderly.
• Ability to respond to patients' needs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily patient needs and respond to call lights.
• Ensure careful and efficient use of supplies and equipment.
• Lift and assist patients as required.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

Active Maryland GNA license

Job description

About the job Geriatric Nursing Assistants

White Coat Healthcare Staffing is seeking for CNAs/GNAs to join our PRN staff. Great opportunities for nursing assistants to pick and choose their own schedules to work!

We have opportunities with multiple skilled nursing facilities in Maryland. Seeking individuals who can start almost immediately. Based on the location of the facilities our pay rates start at $18-25.00 for your experience.

Responsible for meeting patients' daily needs and responding to call lights; assumes care of patients' clothing, personal property, and environment; makes careful and efficient use of supplies, linen, and equipment.

To work as a geriatric nursing assistant, you should be comfortable working with the elderly and acting as a caregiver. Patience, good interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to be a team player will help you in your career as a geriatric nursing assistant.

Must have skills:

5 Must-Have Skills To Master

Understand the aging process. ...

Patience and empathy. ...

Compassion, communication, and connection.

GNA Physical Requirements:

Required to bend, kneel, or crouch throughout shift.

Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds and may be required to lift and/or move upwards of 100 pounds, especially for two-person Hoyer lift assists.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

GNA Requirements:

Must hold an active Maryland GNA license

Recent negative TB test or chest X-ray

Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 w/ booster (if eligible)