GNA Geriatric Nursing Assistant (Full time)

North Oaks Communities LLC is seeking GNA’s who want to make a difference in the lives of seniors every day. At our 5-star premier retirement community, we offer a home-like environment where we treat everyone with respect and dignity. Hospitality is at the heart of what we do.

The Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) assists the licensed nursing staff by performing routine nursing duties and assisting residents in activities of daily living.

Compensation: $17.00 per hour. $1.00 shift differential for 11pm-7am shifts Monday through Friday. $2.00 shift differential for all shifts on Saturday and Sunday. Sign-on bonus of $1000.00 paid over 6 months.

Shift and Schedule: full time 7am-3pm or 11pm-7am. Includes every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Essential Duties:

• Assists residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, toileting and exercising.

• Gives treatments, performs tests, carries out procedures and collects specimens as instructed.

• Reports and records observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures and specimens when indicated.

• Transfers, transports and escorts residents as needed.

• Answers signal lights promptly.

• Changes bed linens, makes beds and keeps rooms clean and orderly.

Other Duties:

• Maintains safe and sanitary workstations and equipment.

• Encourages independence, attendance at activities, restorative programs and rehabilitation.

• Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.

• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

• Observes all safety rules and regulations.

• HIPAA Compliance – follows written policies and procedures to ensure confidentiality of protected health information.

• OIG Compliance – follows written policies and procedures to comply with the federal and state laws and regulations.

• Interacts with residents and coworkers in a friendly and respectful manner.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a State approved geriatric nursing assistant training program. Prior geriatric nursing aide experience is preferred. Registration in good standing with the State of Maryland registry required.

• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic. Ability to document care given.

• Compliance with North Oaks Immunization Requirements.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting; may be exposed to blood and body fluids which may contain HIV and/or HBV; must be able to transport residents via wheelchair, gerichair or shower chair; pushing up to 150lbs., unassisted. Must be able to transfer, lift, turn, and position a resident weighing up to 50 lbs. unassisted or with the assistance of one for a resident weighing over 125 lbs. Must be able to stoop, bend, stretch, squat, and walk for up to 90% of the workday. May be subjected to offensive odors and combative behavior. Must be able to reach up to a level of 6 feet. Must be able to push a dietary cart up to 40 lbs unassisted. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs occasionally.

Benefits: Full-time GNA positions are eligible for:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (single and family)

• Paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave

• 401K for employees 18 years of age or older

• Meal Subsidy

• Lyft/transportation service from public transport

• Employee Assistance Plan

• Free Parking

• Onsite café

• Employee referral bonus

• Company discount program

• Paid Orientation

• Voluntary insurances such as Short-Term Disability, Life insurance, Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness

• Employee sign-on bonus

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