Patient Care Observer & CNA Assistant

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare in Baltimore, MD seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our patient care team. The role supports nurses with daily tasks, observes patients, helps with feeding, ADLs, and documentation.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, current Maryland CNA registration, CPR, and 6 months CNA experience preferred. The position pays $17.07 to $20.65 per hour, with final offer based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current registration with the Maryland Board of Nursing as a certified nursing assistant.

Responsibilities

• Observes the patient(s) in the room, never leaving the patient's side without replacement, nursing direction and reporting off to nurse or other care provider.
• Performs all duties within the scope of position to support the unit as needed.
• Documents patient changes, within scope of position.
• Maintains a safe environment by removing any dangerous items and assessing the environment.
• Notifies care providers when the patient(s)' condition or behavior changes or needs care, using the call system
• Notifies care providers when leaving patient unattended.
• Uses proper techniques to avoid infection of patient and self and to avoid contamination of patient, equipment, and supplies.
• Contributes to the development of nursing care plans through frequent and accurate oral and written reports of occurrences and observances. Performs and records delegated nursing care procedures on sitter sheets.
• Assists patients with feeding, ADLs, bathing, toilet, etc. if necessary, and collects trays at end of meal.
• Documenting VS in EPIC

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Reading & writing English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Maryland CNA registration

Job description

GBMC HealthCare in Baltimore, MD seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our patient care team. The role supports nurses with daily tasks, observes patients, helps with feeding, ADLs, and documentation.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, current Maryland CNA registration, CPR, and 6 months CNA experience preferred. The position pays $17.07 to $20.65 per hour, with final offer based on qualifications.