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Description
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.
Available Part-time Shifts
- 7 AM - 3 PM Week 1 & 2 (Sunday, Monday, Saturday)
- 7 AM - 3 PM Week 1 (Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday) Week 2 (Monday, Thursday, Saturday)
- 7 AM - 3 PM Week 1 (Friday, Saturday) Week 2 (Monday)
- 7 AM - 3 PM Week 1 (Saturday) Week 2 (Sunday)
We also offer the following benefits:
- Vacation, Sick Leave & Holiday Pay
- Employee Assistant Program
- Scholarship opportunities
Salary: $17 - $19 based on experience.
Qualifications
Behaviors
Required
Detail Oriented
: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated
: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Enthusiastic
: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Team Player
: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Required
Flexibility
: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Education
Required
High School or better.
Experience
Required
Registration with State registry required.
Successful completion of a State approved Geriatric Nursing Assistant training program.
(6) months experience in long term care facility.
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Certified Nurse Assistant
CPR
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