GNA (3-11)

Company: Calvert County Nursing Center
Location: Prince Frederick
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Calvert County Nursing Center - Calvert County Nursing Center is seeking GNA's -for our Health Center. - We offer competitive wages and a generous "sign-on bonus"! - We currently have availability on 3pm-11pm. - -
The -Geriatric Nurses Aide (GNA) assists the licensed nursing staff by performing routine nursing duties and assisting residents in activities of daily living.
Essential Duties:
1. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Assists residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, toileting and exercising.
2. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Gives treatments, performs tests, carries out procedures and collects specimens as instructed.
3. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Reports and records observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures and specimens when indicated.
4. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Transfers, transports and escorts residents as needed.
5. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Answers signal lights promptly.
6. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Changes bed linens, makes beds and keeps rooms clean and orderly.
Other Duties:
1. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Maintains safe and sanitary workstations and equipment.
2. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Encourages independence, attendance at activities, restorative programs and rehabilitation.
3. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
4. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
1. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Successful completion of a State approved geriatric nursing assistant training program. - -Prior geriatric nursing aide experience is preferred. - -Registration with State of Maryland registry required.
2. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic. - -Ability to document care given.
3. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Compliance with Calvert County Nursing Center COVID-19 Vaccination Policy is required for this position for all Calvert County employees. - -Please refer to the policy for details. - -All Calvert County employees may access the North Oaks COVID-19 Vaccination Policy via their Human Resources representative or Executive Director.
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.
E-Verify Participant/EOE

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