Geriatric Nursing Assistant/ GNA- Skilled PT24 (3:00pm-11:00pm)

Maryland Masonic Homes•Cockeysville, MD

About The Position

As an employee of Maryland Masonic Homes, the Geriatric Nursing Assistant is committed to the organization’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Guiding Principles, and to providing “Meaningful Living” for residents and their families. The role provides direct hands-on nursing care under the direct supervision of a Licensed Nurse, and helps ensure residents’ safety, comfort, and continuity of care. The position reports to the Director of Nursing or designee. The schedule is 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Week 1: Sunday, Friday, and Saturday. Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday. Candidates must hold active CPR and First Aid certification from the American Heart Association or an AHA-approved training provider. The salary range is $18.00–$31.00 per hour, based on board of nursing license date. Candidates must submit a current, updated resume to be considered.

Requirements

Successfully completed an approved Nursing Assistant program in Maryland, or been approved as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant under Maryland guidelines.
Taken or been grandfathered into the Maryland State Competency Evaluation administered under Maryland guidelines.
In the process of being placed on, or already placed on, the Maryland Registry for Geriatric Nursing Assistants.
Active CPR and First Aid certification issued by the American Heart Association or an AHA-approved training provider.
Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Able to plan, organize, and implement the delivery of quality, direct hands-on nursing care.
Knowledgeable about standards of care related to the geriatric nursing assistant role in long-term care.
Patient, tactful, cheerful, enthusiastic, and willing to handle challenging residents.
Able to accurately gather and report information about a resident’s condition to the Nurse.
Able to meet governmental guidelines for annual in-service training and participate in annual Dementia training.
Able to move intermittently throughout the workday and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Able to meet the position’s sight and hearing requirements, with or without prosthetics.
Able to lift, push, pull, and move equipment and supplies weighing more than 50 pounds.
Able to assist with resident evacuation.
Able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile individuals.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct hands-on nursing care to residents and report changes in their condition to the Nurse.
Accurately obtain and report vital signs and weights.
Attend to residents’ overall safety and needs.
Provide meals, supplements, and fluids to meet resident needs.
Complete required GNA documentation.
Assist residents with activities of daily living to promote independence and remain accountable for assigned care during the shift.
Use proper body mechanics and safe techniques when transferring and transporting residents.
Provide care and evacuate residents during a fire or disaster, following the Emergency Preparedness manual.
Maintain infection-control practices throughout the facility.
Help keep the environment, common areas, and resident rooms clean and orderly.
Assist residents with scheduled appointments.
Report malfunctioning or unsafe equipment.
Maintain resident privacy and confidentiality.
Promptly respond to call lights, bells, or the intercom to determine and address residents’ needs.
Maintain skin integrity according to protocols and immediately report changes or skin breakdown.
Use equipment appropriately, including wheelchairs, Geri-chairs, footrests, braces, and splints.
Attend mandatory in-services, annual in-service training, annual Dementia training, and continuing education programs.
Meet the standards of the MMH MVP Customer Service Program.