Geriatric Nursing Assistant/ GNA- Skilled PT16 (3:00pm-7:00am) EOW

As an employee of Maryland Masonic Homes, this position is committed to working in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values, and Guiding Principles of the organization. Additionally, this role is dedicated to providing “Meaningful Living” for residents and their families.

About the Role

Provide direct oversight of staff in Healthcare to ensure continuity of care. This position reports to the Director of Nursing or designee.

Schedule

• 3:00pm–11:00pm and 11:00pm–7:00am
• Week 1: Saturday
• Week 2: Sunday

Responsibilities

• Works under the direct supervision of a Licensed Nurse.
• Provides direct hands-on nursing care to residents and reports any changes to Nurse as appropriate.
• Accurately obtains and reports vital signs and weights.
• Responsible for overall safety and needs of all residents.
• Provides meals, supplements, and fluids to meet resident needs.
• Completes GNA documentation as required.
• Assists residents as assigned to promote independence in all aspects of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and is accountable for all care assigned during scheduled shift.
• Demonstrates proper mechanics utilizing safe transfer techniques.
• Demonstrates proper safe technique during transporting ambulatory residents.
• Provides care and evacuates residents during a fire or disaster.
• Has adequate knowledge of Emergency Preparedness manual.
• Maintains all aspects of Infection Control while in the facility.
• Assists in maintaining and keeping the environment, common areas, and resident rooms clean and orderly.
• Assists in taking residents to scheduled appointments.
• Reports malfunctioning or unsafe equipment.
• Maintains resident privacy and confidentiality.
• Promptly answers call lights, bells, or intercom system to determine and respond to resident needs.
• Maintains skin integrity per protocols and reports changes or skin breakdown immediately.
• Appropriately utilizes all equipment such as wheelchairs, Geri-chairs, footrests, braces, splints, etc.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Requirements

• Must hold an active CPR and First Aid certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or an AHA-approved training provider.
• Must have successfully completed an approved program for Nursing Assistants in the state of Maryland or has been approved as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant through the guidelines per the State of Maryland.
• Has taken or has been “grandfathered” into the Maryland State Competency Evaluation administered per State of Maryland guidelines.
• Is in the process of or has been placed on the Maryland Registry for Geriatric Nursing Assistants.
• Minimum of one year long-term care experience preferred.

Skills

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, and implement the delivery of quality, direct, hands-on nursing care.
• Must be knowledgeable of the standards of care as they relate to the geriatric nursing assistant role in long-term care.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle challenging residents.
• Must be able to accurately gather and report information concerning a resident’s condition to the Nurse.
• Must attend all mandatory in-services and meet governmental guidelines regarding annual in-service training.
• Must participate in annual Dementia training.
• Must be able to meet the standards of the MMH MVP Customer Service Program.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.
• Works throughout the nursing service area (e.g., nurses’ stations, residents' rooms, etc.).
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Communicates with medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department employees.
• May be subject to mandatory overtime as circumstances warrant.
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs.
• Subject to falls, injuries, odors, etc., throughout the workday.
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile situations within the facility.

This is an hourly position; the rate is based on license issue date.