Geriatric Nursing Assistant (Part Time 7:00 am - 3:00 pm)
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Collington
MD
Summary
The GNA provides direct resident care and complies with physician orders as delegated by licensed nurses. They are responsible for implementing individualized care plans and maintaining a therapeutic environment for residents.
Job 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.
Work Schedule
- 7 AM - 3 PM Week 1 (Sunday, Saturday) Week 2 (Sunday)
We also offer the following benefits:
- Vacation, Sick Leave, Birthday & Holiday Pay
- Employee Assistant Program
- Scholarship opportunities
Hourly Rate: $17-$19.75, based on experience.
Collington is a Life Care community with so many advantages. We are committed to providing residents with a holistic approach to personal health, wellness and physical well-being. Inspired by the abundance of natural, intellectual and social interaction, Collington provides an active lifestyle of choice, independence and a true sense of community. Here you will be close to the shopping, restaurants and social activities that you are used to being a part of, as well as living in a welcoming, quiet and relaxing home.
Collington is ideally situated in close proximity to Washington D.C., Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Historic Annapolis and the new National Harbor-so you can stay connected to the events and opportunities that interest you, excite you and inspire you.
Located on 125 beautifully serene acres, Collington is known for its peaceful campus featuring native trees, rolling lawns, a six-acre lake, walking trails and exquisite gardens. All of this makes for a tranquil surrounding, helping to slow down the pace of everyday life and providing opportunity to enjoy the nature around you. The community features an exceptional selection of apartments and cottages and assures unlimited access to a full continuum of on-site health care services, should you ever need it.
Collington is full of international, diverse and active residents involved in pursuing new opportunities in retirement. This stimulating environment is where you will find it easy to get involved with neighbors who share your passion for life!
Most retirement communities offer access to health care should you ever need it-with little assurance about cost or availability of care. By contrast, Collington assures its Life Care residents unlimited access to nursing care-including assisted living, recuperative care, memory care and long-term care if needed. This is the true value of Life Care.
Visit our website for more information: www.collington.kendal.org
Founded
1988
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Mitchellville, MD
Collington is a Life Care community with so many advantages. We are committed to providing residents with a holistic approach to personal health, wellness and physical well-being. Inspired by the abundance of natural, intellectual and social interaction, Collington provides an active lifestyle of choice, independence and a true sense of community. Here you will be close to the shopping, restaurants and social activities that you are used to being a part of, as well as living in a welcoming, quiet and relaxing home.
Collington is ideally situated in close proximity to Washington D.C., Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Historic Annapolis and the new National Harbor-so you can stay connected to the events and opportunities that interest you, excite you and inspire you.
Located on 125 beautifully serene acres, Collington is known for its peaceful campus featuring native trees, rolling lawns, a six-acre lake, walking trails and exquisite gardens. All of this makes for a tranquil surrounding, helping to slow down the pace of everyday life and providing opportunity to enjoy the nature around you. The community features an exceptional selection of apartments and cottages and assures unlimited access to a full continuum of on-site health care services, should you ever need it.
Collington is full of international, diverse and active residents involved in pursuing new opportunities in retirement. This stimulating environment is where you will find it easy to get involved with neighbors who share your passion for life!
Most retirement communities offer access to health care should you ever need it-with little assurance about cost or availability of care. By contrast, Collington assures its Life Care residents unlimited access to nursing care-including assisted living, recuperative care, memory care and long-term care if needed. This is the true value of Life Care.
Visit our website for more information: www.collington.kendal.org
Founded
1988
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Mitchellville, MD
