Geriatric Nursing Assistant

Vierra Communities•Bethesda, MD

4d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Carriage Hill Bethesda, a Vierra Communities property, is seeking GNAs to join our dynamic team! We are looking for individuals who are motivated, reliable, and have a strong work ethic to provide our residents and patients with compassion and excellent care. We offer generous and competitive pay and benefits, and a positive work environment with a team committed to growth and providing excellent care. Vierra Communities, Carriage Hill Bethesda, is a family-owned and operated community that provides a truly unique health & rehabilitation experience. We have a close-knit staff that will do anything to create the best community and experience for our residents. We have a positive, supportive and thriving culture that supports and encourages innovation, leadership, warmth and compassion and excellence. Our 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

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.