Geriatric Nursing Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Nurse Aide

Full Time, Non-Exempt, Essential Personnel

Carriage Hill Bethesda, Bethesda, MD, US

11 days agoRequisition ID: 1011

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Salary Range:$21.00 To $25.00 Hourly

GNA
Full Time, Part Time
Shifts: Days, Evenings, Overnights and Every Other Weekend

Carriage Hill Bethesda , a Vierra Communities property, is seeking GNA’s to join our dynamic team! Are you looking to put your GNA skills and the compassion you have for people to work with an employer that values you and the work you do? If so, Carriage Hill is looking for you. If you are motivated, reliable and have a strong work ethic, we invite you to join our amazing team in providing our residents and patients with compassion and excellent care. We offer extremely generous and competitive pay and benefits (our GNAs are the highest paid in the area) and a positive work environment with a team that is committed to growth and providing excellent care.

About Vierra:

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

Vierra's Culture & Mission:

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. 

Full-time Benefits:

• 7 Holidays
• Generous PTO
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary STD & LTD Insurance
• 401(k) immediate enrollment with match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program

Required Qualifications:

• GNA License (CNA-1 designation is required) – current & unrestricted
• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR/BLS Certification – current
• 2 years prior experience as a GNA in long-term care a plus!

Major Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• 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.

Disclaimer:

Vierra Communities provides equal employment o