Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) - $25 / Hour

Geriatric Nursing Assistant

The Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) performs direct patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Geriatric Nursing Assistant performs a variety of individualized patient care activities including bathing, dressing, feeding and transporting as well as related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comforts of the geriatric patient population.

Position : Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)

Unit : Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing (Float)

Location : Mt. Airy, MD

Contract Length : 8 weeks (opportunity for extension)

Pay : $25 / hour

Pay every Friday!

Facility Info : 62 Bed Facility 22 Vent / Trach and 40 LTC

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains patient confidentiality of all residents
• Assists residents with activities of daily living and feeding
• Performs transfers and lifts per facility protocol
• Completes timely and thorough documentation in the facility EMR charting system
• Provides support and companionship to patients
• Assists residents with use of assistive devices
• Safeguards the client / patient by observing appropriate infection control procedures including but not limited to universal precautions
• Notifies the supervising nurse of any abnormal findings or conditions
• Cleans and organizes patient rooms
• Assists with putting away residents laundry and belongings
• Assists nurse with admission and discharge / s to unit
• Prepares patients for appointments or transfers

Minimum Requirements

For more details on this position, press "apply" and submit your resume. We'll review your resume and reach out to you to schedule a phone screen

Resumes can also be sent directly to Maria Battaglia, mabattag@amergis.com