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Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)

Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)

Amergis Healthcare StaffingTaneytown, MD, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)

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 : Taneytown, MD

Contract Length : 8 weeks (opportunity for extension)

Pay : $25 / hour

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 :

  • Active CNA with Geriatric Certification, required
  • Experience with memory care patients, preferred
  • Prefer one year of geriatric nursing assistant experience as a certified nursing assistant within the last three years.
  • Graduate from certified nursing assistant program with subsequent documentation as a certified nursing assistant per state requirements with proof of verification as being an active certification and having the ability to be work with geriatrics per state requirements.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and knowledge of clerical functions.
  • Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
  • Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
  • Current CPR
  • TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
  • Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
  • Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
  • Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
  • Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
  • Ability to effectively elicit / provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
  • Computer proficiency required
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Next Steps :

  • 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
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    Geriatric Nursing Assistant Gna • Taneytown, MD, US