Geriat Nrsing Asst-FLT-Union-Lev

Job Summary

Provides safe, age-appropriate patient care while assisting patients and residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and maintaining a safe, clean, and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients and residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, grooming, and mobility
• Supporting safe patient transfers and ambulation using proper equipment and techniques
• Monitoring and reporting changes in patient condition to nursing staff
• Aiding with vital signs and routine patient care tasks
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized patient environment
• Providing compassionate care to patients with medical, memory care, and behavioral health needs
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support positive patient outcomes
• Floating to assigned units based on hospital staffing needs

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Current Maryland Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant (CNA I) license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• 2-3 years of experience in medical, dementia, rehabilitation, or behavioral health settings

Skills

• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with electronic health records such as Synquest
• Experience using assistive equipment including Hoyer lifts and specialty beds
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to varying patient populations and care environments