Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)

The GeriatricNursing Assistant (GNA) performs direct patient care under the directsupervision of a Registered Nurse. TheGeriatric Nursing Assistant performs a variety of individualized patient careactivities including bathing, dressing, feeding and transporting as well asrelated non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needsand comforts of the geriatric patient population. Position Details: + Position: Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) + Unit: Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing (Float) + Location: Taneytown, MD + Contract Length: 13 weeks (opportunity for extension) + Pay: $25/hour Essential Duties andResponsibilities: + 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 Amergisu2019 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

Created: 2025-12-05