Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Nursing Assistant, where your compassionate care and attention to detail will make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. In this vital role, you will provide essential support to nursing staff and directly assist patients across various care settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, and outpatient clinics. Your energetic approach and commitment to excellence will help create a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment for those in your care. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to high-quality patient outcomes.

• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using equipment like Hoyer lifts and transfer devices.
• Take and record vital signs accurately, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rates, ensuring timely reporting to nursing staff.
• Support medication administration under supervision, adhering strictly to protocols and maintaining detailed medical documentation within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner.
• Provide specialized care for patients with complex needs including dementia, Alzheimer's disease, memory care requirements, behavioral health challenges, or those in hospice or palliative care.
• Perform catheter care, wound dressing changes, and aseptic techniques to prevent infection and promote healing.
• Assist with medical procedures such as phlebotomy (blood draws), specimen collection, and basic life support (BLS) when required.
• Monitor patient physiology and respond promptly to changes in condition within acute care environments like ICU or Level I Trauma Centers.
• Support patient mobility using assistive devices like Hoyer lifts or transfer belts while ensuring safety standards are met.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across inpatient, outpatient, emergency medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, and behavioral health units to ensure comprehensive patient service.
• Engage with patients of all ages—including children in pediatric settings—and work with individuals with disabilities or developmental challenges to provide respectful and personalized care.

• Proven experience working in diverse healthcare environments such as hospitals (including ICU or Level I Trauma Centers), nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or outpatient clinics.
• Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks or similar platforms for medical documentation and record keeping.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, aseptic technique, infection control practices—including infectious disease care—and medication administration protocols.
• Experience with specialized patient populations such as dementia or Alzheimer's care; memory care; behavioral health; pediatric or geriatric patients; hospice or palliative care; post-acute or sub-acute settings; home & community care environments; or working with individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to perform vital signs measurement accurately and respond swiftly to emergent situations using basic life support skills.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and assist with patient transfers safely using appropriate equipment like Hoyer lifts or transfer belts.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration within healthcare teams and compassionate interaction with patients and their families.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required; additional certifications such as phlebotomy training or specialized trauma experience are a plus.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive professionally while delivering exceptional patient-centered care. If you are energetic about helping others and eager to grow your healthcare career across diverse settings—this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Pay: $32.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32 - $33