GNA Geriatric Nursing Assistant

Dart Healthcare Staffing; Oakland (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a compassionate Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) in Oakland. The role requires providing daily care and support to residents and patients, including assistance with bathing, vital sign checks, and ensuring overall comfort. Candidates must be licensed GNA in good standing and able to communicate effectively in English. This position offers a chance to make a positive impact on patient care in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed GNA in good standing with the state.
• Ability to provide high-quality care to residents/patients.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English Language.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and services to support nursing care.
• Assist with bathing and changing linens.
• Check in on patients and take/record vital signs.

Skills

Compassion for patient care

Teamwork

Ability to react to emergency situations

Communication in English

Job description

Geriatric Nursing Assistant GNA

POSITION SUMMARY:

If you are a Geriatric Nursing Assistant with a true passion for patient care and compassion for others, with a commitment to teamwork, apply for the GNA position today!

DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES:

• GNAs provide daily care and services that support the nursing care delivered to residents and patients.
• Our GNAs deliver care services to residents and patients including:
• Assistance with bathing
• Changing linens
• Properly positioning patients
• Offering hydration
• Checking in on patients in the morning and night
• Taking/ recording vital signs
• GNAs may perform other/similar duties as assigned by the nursing department when necessary

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a licensed GNA in good standing with the state (as required)
• Able to react to emergency situations appropriately when required
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English Language
• GNAs must be caring individuals dedicated to providing high quality care to our residents/patients