Nursing Assistant (Training Provided)

Homewood Retirement Centers; Maryland; On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid training and tuition

Health insurance options

Job summary

Homewood Retirement Centers in Maryland is offering a paid nursing assistant training program designed to prepare you for the Nursing Assistant exam. The 4–6 week class leads to certification tests within 120 days and guides you toward continued employment under licensed supervision.

The role includes essential patient-care duties, confidentiality, and adherence to care plans. Night shift, full-time status, with paid training and potential for PT/OT benefits as you progress.

Qualifications

• Able to lift and transfer up to 30 pounds frequently
• Must stand/walk for an eight-hour shift
• Good English reading and writing skills
• Willingness to complete CNA/GNA exams after training
• Organized and capable of following care plans

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of resident information
• Follow policies, procedures and standards
• Assist with personal hygiene and grooming tasks
• Provide clean linens and bed-making as needed
• Support proper resident nutrition and assist with feeding when required
• Assist in nursing tasks under supervision
• Record resident observations accurately and report changes
• Participate in resident care planning
• Promote daily living activities per care plan
• Comply with LiftFree program for lifts/transfers
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Lifting 30 lbs

English fluency

Stamina and endurance

Organizational skills

Sequential tasks

Education

GNA certification within 120 days

Job description

Pay Maximum: 18 Pay Minimum: 17.10 Pay Rate: Hourly Shift: Night Shift Status: Full-Time

Become a nursing assistant and work for our residents. Start date is October 5th!

JOB HIGHLIGHTS

Paid time during class and paid training.

Eligible to sit for GNA and CNA tests post class.

Job Summary:

This is a paid nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program to prepare for theNursing Assistant exam. The class runs approximately 4-6 weeks. At the conclusion of the class, youwill be required to pass the Nursing Assistant and Geriatric Nursing Assistant exams within 120days in order to be considered for continued employment. The certified Geriatric Nursing Assistantprovides the activities of daily living care to the residents under licensed staff supervision.

Essential Functions:

1. Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information.

2. Complies with established policies and procedures and maintains established standards andpractices.

3. Assists in or provides for the maintenance of individual personal hygiene, i.e., bathing, shaving,changing clothing, nail care, toilet needs, etc.

4. Provides clean, dry linen and makes beds to meet resident needs.

5. Encourages proper resident nutrition by serving food promptly and assists with feeding whennecessary.

6. Performs resident treatments as assigned by the Team Leader and within the nursing scope ofpractice.

7. Records resident information concisely, accurately, and completely, and reports to the TeamLeader objective observations of change in resident condition or need.

8. Actively participates in resident care planning.

9. Promotes activities of daily living according to the resident’s care plan.

10. Resident lifts and transfers will be done according to the resident’s care plan and the LiftFreeProgram.

11. Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

1. Ability to lift and transfer 30 pounds of resident weight frequently (30 times) throughout theshift.

2. Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn constantly throughout an eight (8) hour shift.

3. Organizational skills and ability to do sequential events.

4. Listed on the state registry as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant within 120 days of employment.

5. Motivation and desire to work with the geriatric population.

6. Ability to speak English at a level the residents can understand.

7. Ability to read and write in English to carry out functions related to the care plans and providesappropriate resident care.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to constantly work on their feet during an 8-hour shift, bend, stoop, twist, and turnconstantly throughout the shift in performing regular duties. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds ofresident weight and/or transfer and reposition a resident at least 30 times throughout the shift. Must beable to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in response to the unexpected behavior ofresidents either during lifting or repositioning or during other frequent occasions when having directcontact with residents. Must be able to handle the physical transfer of residents from unsafe to saferlocations in the event of a fire or other disaster. Ability to do sequential events/tasks.

Our Mission Statement

Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.

What’s in it for you?

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options