Weekend GNA - up to 30% Incentive Pay

Homewood Retirement Centers, Inc.; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Homewood Living Frederick is seeking a GNA for a weekend-alternative position with flexible shifts and competitive pay. The role emphasizes resident care, adherence to care plans, and collaboration with the nursing team.

Eligible staff enjoy a weekend-focused schedule with incentives and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, designed to improve work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must be a state-registered Nursing Assistant.
• Able to lift 30 pounds frequently.
• Able to stand and move for an 8-hour shift.
• Able to read and write in English.
• Able to follow care plans and report observations.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities of daily living care under supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Assist with personal hygiene and dressing.
• Provide clean linen and make beds.
• Support residents' nutrition and feeding.
• Document resident information accurately and report changes.

Skills

Lifting 30 pounds

GNA Certification

English literacy

Care planning

Confidentiality

Education

Nursing Assistant certification within 120 days

Job description

Homewood Living Frederick

Shift:

Status: Weekend Alternative

Salary: 21.40 - 22.90 Hourly

Are you a dedicated GNA looking for a role that offers flexibility, excellent compensation, and a better work/life balance? Join our team at Homewood at Frederick and take advantage of our unique every weekend schedule!

Why Work a Weekend Schedule?

• Exceptional Pay: Part-time employees earn a 30% incentive on top of the listed base pay. Full-time employees earn 20%.
• Improved Work/Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of having weekdays off. This schedule is perfect for attending doctor's appointments, running errands, or pursuing continuing education and personal interests.
• Flexibility for Education: Use your weekdays to attend classes or pursue further certifications, enhancing your professional growth without sacrificing income.
• Increased Job Satisfaction: Benefit from a schedule that provides both stability and the opportunity to enjoy your personal time. Our weekend option can lead to higher job satisfaction due to the unique balance it offers.
• Time Off: Take up to 6 weekends off per year, scheduled in advance, to ensure you have time for personal commitments and relaxation.
• Comprehensive Benefits: In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Supportive Work Environment: Join a dedicated and compassionate team that values your contributions and provides a supportive and nurturing environment.

Job Summary:

Provides the activities of daily living care to the residents under licensed staff supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information.
• Complies with established policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.
• Assists in or provides for the maintenance of individual personal hygiene, i.e., bathing, shaving, changing clothing, nail care, toilet needs.
• Provides clean, dry linen and make beds to meet resident needs.
• Encourages proper resident nutrition by serving food promptly and assists with feeding when necessary.
• Performs resident treatments as assigned by the Team Leader and within the nursing scope of practice.
• Records resident information concisely, accurately, and completely, and reports to the team Leader objective observations of change in resident condition or need.
• Actively participates in resident care planning.
• Promotes the activity of daily living according to the resident's care plan.
• Resident lifts and transfers will be done according to the resident's care plan and the Lift Free Program.
• Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Ability to lift and transfer 30 pounds of resident weight frequently (30 times) throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn constantly throughout an eight (8) hour shift.
• Organizational skills and ability to do sequential events.
• Listed on the state registry as a Nursing Assistant within 120 days of employment.
• Motivation and desire to work with geriatric persons.
• Ability to speak English at a level residents can understand.
• Ability to read and write in English to carry out functions related to the care plans and provide appropriate resident care.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to constantly work on their feet during an 8 hour shift; bend, stoop, twist, and turn constantly throughout the shift in performing regular duties. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of resident weight and/or transfer and reposition a resident at least 25 times throughout the shift. Must be able to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in response to the unexpected behavior of residents either during lifting or repositioning or during other frequent occasions when having direct contact with residents. Must be able to handle the physical transfer of residents from unsafe to safer locations 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?

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement contributions
• Professional licensure reimbursement