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Amergis - Leonardtown, MD
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Leonardtown, MD
Administrative and Support Services
About the position
The Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) position at Amergis involves providing direct patient care to geriatric patients in a nursing home setting. The role requires performing various individualized patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring the comfort and personal needs of the residents are met. This is a travel assignment with a contract length of 4 weeks, with the possibility of extension, and offers multiple shift options.
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
- 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
Requirements
- Active CNA with Geriatric Certification
- Experience with memory care patients preferred
- One year of geriatric nursing assistant experience as a certified nursing assistant within the last three years
- Graduate from certified nursing assistant program with documentation as a certified nursing assistant per state requirements
- Knowledge of medical terminology and clerical functions
- Current CPR certification
- 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
- Strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language
- Computer proficiency
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
