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, skilled nursing, and memory support. is seeking licensed GNA's. Do you have a passion for helping people thrive in a team environment and want to make a difference all while advancing your skills? If this sounds like you then we have great opportunities available for licensed GNA's.

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. We are seeking individuals like you who want to be part of a team of dedicated health professionals delivering compassionate care to our residents.

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 an environment that is therapeutic for residents. In conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team, develops and implements individualizes care plans with special emphasis on the rehabilitative , physical and social desires and needs of each resident.

Key Functions

• Take and record weights and vital signs as assigned.
• Assist residents in maintaining all activities of daily living (personal hygiene, bathing, skins care, dressing, toileting, transfers, etc.)
• Pass meal trays and assist residents as needed with meals, feed if required.
• Answer call bells in a timely manner and safety rounds, as required.
• Keep resident’s room(s) and service areas clean, orderly and safe.
• Distribute and change linens as needed.
• Communicate change in resident condition to licensed staff.
• Complete health records and shift reports

Education and Experience

• Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must possess Maryland State G.N.A. certification (required)
• Minimum of 6 months previous experience in a GNA is desired but not required
• Must be CPR Certified
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment, required

We offer the following schedule opportunities:

• Night Shift: 11:00pm - 7:00am
• Evening Shift: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• Every other Weekend: 7:00am - 3:00pm
• Every other Weekend: 3:00pm - 11:00pm

When applying please indicate desired shift.

“Collington is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law."

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Differential pay
• Overtime pay
• Signing bonus

Weekly schedule:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• GNA: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• GNA License (State of Maryland) (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person