Geriatric Nursing Assistant (Day 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Full-Time)

Collington, A Kendal Affiliate, located on a beautiful 125-acre campus in Mitchellville, Maryland, is a Life Plan Community enriched in diversity that offers an active lifestyle for independent living and person-centered continuing care for assisted living and memory support. Collington’s vision is to thrive as a community of people living, working and serving together, bringing alive a spirit of collaboration, generosity and mutual respect in our relationships and decision-making.

Position Summary

The Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) is responsible for complying with physician orders as delegated by the licensed Nurse and for providing direct resident care. The Geriatric Nursing Assistant establishes and maintains a therapeutic environment for residents. In conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team, the GNA develops and implements individualized care plans with special emphasis on the rehabilitative, physical, and social desires and needs of each resident.

Key Functions

• Receives a formal verbal report of the status of residents while making rounds at the beginning of the shift and gives verbal reports while making rounds with GNA replacement at the end of the shift.
• Charts pertinent information regarding vital signs, input and outputs, and weight as directed by the Charge Nurse.
• Assists and trains residents with needed personal and grooming/hygiene skills, including bladder training and toileting of residents in need. Learns the habits and assistance required by each resident and responds quickly.
• Follow all individualized care plans, carrying out all prescribed activities and treatments.
• Utilizes professional staff as resources when questions, concerns, and problems arise.
• Maintains residents' rooms and possessions cleanly and neatly, with specific emphasis on the inside of drawers, closets, cabinets, medicine cabinets, and residents' wheelchairs/recliners or scooters.
• Maintains a professional manner when in contact with residents, families & friends, staff, and outside agencies.
• Reads all posted information, instructions, etc. Keeps informed regarding resident care plans, daily activities, progress, and problems. Maintains a high level of communication between all members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Participates in education sessions on a regular basis.
• Responds appropriately to the fire alarm and in emergency situations, offering support, comfort, and safety to residents.
• Performs any duties or assignments as requested by the Charge Nurse within his/her skill or training ability.
• Works in cooperation with other departments to meet resident needs.

We also offer the following benefits:

• A comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Plans
• 403 (b) Tax-Deferred Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation, Sick Leave, Birthday & Holiday Pay
• Free Parking
• Employee Assistant Program
• Scholarship opportunities

Shift: Wk1: Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat, Wk2: Sun-Mon, Wed-Fri

Salary: $17 - $19 based on experience.