What are the responsibilities and job description for the GNA position at Catholic Charities of Baltimore?
Rate is $17.60 - 18.18/hour
The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is currently seeking a PRN Geriatric Nursing Assistant who performs medical and physical care to elders in nursing unit to meet their daily needs and enable them to function at the highest possible level. Schedule: Day Shift and Evening Shift Available (7am - 3:30pm, 3pm - 11:30pm, 11pm - 7:30am).
Catholic Charities of Baltimore, St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a 162-bed facility providing high quality long- and short-term nursing and rehabilitative care. Services include geriatric rehabilitation, long-term care, a 30-bed memory care program, Hospice program, and a full recreational program.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Attends to all elders’ personal hygiene and daily living. This may include, but not limited to, providing baths, shampoo and shaving, providing and clearing bedpans and urinals, assists with meals and feeds patients. Ambulates, turns and positions patients. Provides fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Plans and facilitates social activities for elders of the nursing unit which provide meaningful ways to spend time through recreation, exercise, and relationship building.
• Participates actively in the elders care planning and care plan meetings, serving as the elder’s
closest advocate in directing their care and honoring their preferences.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• High school diploma or GED.
Certification/Licensure:
• Passed the Geriatric Nursing Assistant examination and meets Federal requirements.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Shows dependability by being punctual; maintains consistent attendance.
• Talented in meeting the needs of the elderly population with consideration and respect.
• Ability to demonstrate cognitive, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with all those encountered, including elders, their family, and
team members.
• Capable of addressing behavioral, medical, and fire/safety situations within the nursing unit.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to changes in elders and facility needs.
• Skilled in seeking opportunities to share personal interests and talents with others through both
planned and spontaneous activities.
• Ability to utilize, or willingness to learn computer systems and software, necessary to perform
position functions (Basic computer, web browsing, online training, and email usage skills.).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Heavy work that includes adjusting or moving objects up to 75# in all directions.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Hearing and vision abilities within normal range and to observe and communicate with
patients.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight
and confined spaces.
Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.
Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer
