Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA), Home Care

You Will (Responsibilities)

• Demonstrate competency in delivering comprehensive and personalized care to clients, including (but not limited to) the following

• Assisting patients with the completion of activities of daily living (ADLs)

• Monitoring vital signs - reporting findings to the appropriate nursing personnel

• Perform client care as assigned, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to deliver care to clients both at home and in the community.

• Maintain continuity of patient care by communicating information timely and effectively with all team members providing care to the patient.

• Complete documentation in a timely and accurate fashion, and at the point of care, according to industry standards, conventions and guidelines

• Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each client in the delivery of services to them.

• Fully understand all aspects of clients' rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse.

• Responsible for promptly reporting to the clinical office or administrative staff incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents' rights.

• Assist in maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment

• Observe clients for changes in condition or behavior and promptly report these changes to appropriate licensed nursing personnel.

• Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with the client, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.

• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

You Have (Qualifications)

• Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant in the state of Maryland or eligible compact state licensure

• 6 months of clinical experience as a GNA

• Current CPR certification

• A current drivers license

• A working and reliable vehicle with active automobile insurance

• A willingness to complete additional training, as assigned