GNA-Full-Time-Day Shift
About The Position
Ginger Cove is a premier life-care retirement community dedicated to providing each member of the community exceptional quality, comfort and care. Our vibrant, CARF International accredited community nurtures every aspect of our resident’s well-being. Full-Time + SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL for weekends!! Ginger Cove is currently seeking a Full-Time Geriatric Nursing Assistants (Day Shift 6:45AM-3:15PM; Schedule will include alternating weekends) to support our Health Center. The Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) is responsible for deliverance of quality clinical care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assists licensed nursing staff by performing routine nursing duties and activities of daily living.
Requirements
- Current license as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant in the state of Maryland.
- CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain prior to employment.
- At least one year of clinical experience in a home health agency and/ or related community health program.
- Experience caring for residents with Alzheimer’s and/ or dementia.
- Knowledge and experience working with senior communities.
- Must present self in a professional manner, display genuine concern for elderly and be tactful in dealing with others.
- Computer literacy.
- Must have completed or be willing to complete educational requirements imposed by State regulations within the specified timeframe.
Responsibilities
- Follow all HIPAA rules and regulations.
- Provide bathing, oral care, grooming, clothing, and other personal hygiene services for the residents.
- Responsible for making beds in assigned resident rooms.
- Assist with elimination including enemas, daily catheter care, intake and output documentation.
- Care for incontinent residents.
- Obtain vital signs on assigned residents.
- Provide nourishment, fluids and feeding as assigned.
- Answer call lights in a prompt and timely manner.
- Assist in ambulatory and transferring efforts for assigned residents.
- Collect specimens as assigned.
- Demonstrate proper infection control practices.
- Maintain cleanliness of resident closet area, drawers and bathrooms.
- Provide routine cleaning of thermometers and utensils.
- Report observations and symptoms indicating a change in resident’s condition.
- Receive report from Charge Nurse and prior GNA at change of shift.
- Attend in-service training and staff meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Full, comprehensive health care plan (medical, dental & vision)
- Ancillary benefit options
- Generous retirement plan with matching contributions
- Accrual-based, paid-leave program
- Scholarship program
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Referral bonus program
- Employee recognition incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
