Geriatric Nursing Assistant

Vierra Communities•Silver Spring, MD

22d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Woodside Rehab & Nursing, now a Vierra Communities property under new management, is seeking Geriatric Nursing Assistants (GNAs) to join their dynamic team. The role involves providing compassionate and excellent care to residents and patients. The company emphasizes a positive work environment, growth, and competitive compensation and benefits, stating that their GNAs are the highest paid in the area. Vierra Communities is a family-owned and operated community focused on a unique health and rehabilitation experience with a close-knit staff dedicated to creating the best community and experience for residents. Their culture supports innovation, leadership, warmth, compassion, and excellence, with a mission to advance and redefine healthcare.

Requirements

GNA License (CNA-1 designation is required) – current & unrestricted
High school diploma or equivalent
CPR/BLS Certification – current
Requires proficiency in technology-driven patient care and HRIS and timekeeping/attendance software.
Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Nice To Haves

2 years prior experience as a GNA in long-term care a plus!

Responsibilities

Provides supportive services to nurse(s) and other staff as needed and performs duties as assigned.
Assists resident with or performs activities of daily living for resident in accordance with care plans and established policies and procedures.
Assists resident with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
Coordinates dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set-up and clean-up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.
Delivers nutritional supplements to residents at assigned times and aids as necessary to ensure intake. Documents intake accordingly.
Assists with weighing residents according to facility policy, and records weight in designated locations. Reports weight changes to nurse and supervisor.
Assists with tracking the condition of the resident’s skin. Reports any presence of pressure areas, skin breakdown or skin tears to nurse and supervisor.
Assists nursing staff in carrying out toileting program activities.
Completes flow sheets daily to indicate that the specified task was done. Documents the progress of each resident as directed by supervisor.
Keeps nurse and supervisor informed of factors that interfere with being able to perform the work as assigned (i.e. resident refusal, reassigned to nursing unit).
Reports changes in a resident’s condition to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.