Geriatric Nursing Assistant - Gna - Cna

GERIATRIC NURSING ASSISTANT - GNA - CNA1

Geriatric Nursing Assistant - GNA New Higher Pay Scale ! Boonsboro Maryland / Near Hagerstown Hiring for ALL shifts!! $21.00 - $25.00 per hour for FULL TIME DAY SHIFT!! $1,000 sign on bonus for FULL TIME DAY SHIFT, payable upon completion of Orientation.

$19 - $23 base rate for evening or night shift

$3.50 Evening Differential $2.50 Night Differential Plus Applicable Weekend Differential

Location :
Boonsboro Maryland (near Hagerstown Maryland) Geriatric Nursing Assistant - GNA

Provide practical established Geriatric Nursing Assistant skills to residents following Fahrney-Keedy's policies and procedures. Assist nurses and supervisory staff in resident care on the units. Provide quality care by checking resident and room at least every two hours to ensure the care is provided in a safe timely manner. Provide strong verbal and written communication skills with residents, family members, visitors, staff, etc.

As a Geriatric Nursing Assistant, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibilities and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Employment with Fahrney-Keedy is "at will". Either the associate or Fahrney-Keedy may terminate the employment relationship for any reason at any time without notice, regardless of the length of employment or the granting of benefits of any kind, including but not limited to benefits which provide for vesting based on length of service.

Fahrney-Keedy associates recognize that Fahrney-Keedy has and will have information regarding financial, personal and medical affairs and other vital information (collectively, "information") which are valuable, special and unique assets of Fahrney-Keedy. Associates agree that they will not at any time or in any manner solicit, collect or divulge any Information to any third party without the prior written consent of Fahrney-Keedy.

This information is Company property which may not be disclosed outside the facility unless properly released for publication. Associates will protect the Information and treat it as strictly confidential. Associates should not discuss Fahrney-Keedy affairs with others

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures and as instructed by your Supervisors. Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks. Cooperate with inter-departmental staff as well as other facility staff to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.

Report all complaints and grievances made by a resident immediately. Notify the facility when you will be late or absent from work – at least two hours prior to your shift start time. Report work-related injuries or illnesses and/or occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to your Supervisor. Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the supervisor.

Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty. Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids. Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care (i.e., brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.) Assist residents with bath functions (i.e., bed bath, tub or shower bath, etc.) as directed. Assist residents with dressing/undressing as necessary. Assist residents with hair care functions (i.e., combing, brushing, shampooing, etc.)

Assist residents with nail care (i.e., clipping, trimming, and cleaning the finger/toenails. ( NOTE : Does not include diabetic residents.) Keep residents dry (i.e., change gown, clothing, linen, etc., when it becomes wet or soiled.) Change bed linens. Keep linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under the resident. Make beds (occupied and unoccupied). Put extra covers on beds as requested.

Position bedfast residents in correct and comfortable position. Reposition every two hours. Assist resident with bowel and bladder functions (i.e., take to bathroom, offer bedpan/urinal, portable commode, etc.) Maintain intake and output records as instructed. Check and report bowel movements and character of stools as instructed. Assist residents in preparing for medical tests (i.e., lab work, x-ray, therapy, dental, etc.)

Assist residents in preparing for activity and social programs (i.e., church services, parties,…