Location: Bowie, MD

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Per diem (varied days), 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM day shift

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $16 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate hands-on care to geriatric residents, focusing on dignity and comfort
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting)
• Support safe mobility and transfers, using proper body mechanics and assistive devices
• Monitor residents’ physical and emotional condition and promptly report changes to nursing staff
• Document care provided clearly and accurately in residents’ records
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents and families
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team to support individualized care plans

Qualifications

• Current GNA certification (required)
• CPR/BLS certification (preferred or required depending on facility)
• Comfortable working with older adults and those with chronic conditions or cognitive impairments
• Ability to pass background checks, drug screening, and required health screenings
• Excellent communication skills and a patient, empathetic bedside manner
• Prior experience in a long-term care, assisted living, or skilled nursing setting is a plus

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• GNA certification required

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of elder care principles and dignity-centered care
• Basic infection prevention and control practices
• Safe resident transfer and mobility assistance techniques
• Accurate documentation and charting skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Time management and the ability to prioritize resident needs

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling so you can pick shifts that fit your life
• Supportive team environment that values your contributions
• Opportunities for skill growth and on-the-job mentorship
• Licensure and certification assistance where applicable
• Paid time off options and coverage for required trainings
• Employee referral program to reward those who bring great people aboard
• Access to employee wellness resources and a respectful workplace

Travel Perks: Explore Bowie, MD

Explore Allen Pond Park with walking trails and an amphitheater, browse shops and dining at Bowie Town Center, and enjoy quick weekend trips to nearby Washington, D.C. for museums and monuments. For day trips, historic Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay waterfront are within reach, offering boating, seafood dining, and scenic views — perfect for recharging on your time off.

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