Location: Bowie, MD

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Days not specified, 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 personal care to geriatric residents, assisting with activities of daily living
• Monitor residents' condition and promptly report changes to nursing staff
• Assist with safe transfers, mobility, and use of assistive devices
• Help create a comfortable, dignified environment that supports resident independence
• Document care and observations accurately and in a timely manner
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support individualized resident plans

Qualifications

• GNA certification (class: GNA) or state-equivalent credential
• CPR/BLS certification preferred or willingness to obtain
• Previous experience in long-term care or geriatric settings is a plus
• Ability to pass required background checks and meet facility health requirements
• Strong communication skills and a patient, empathetic approach to care

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent; GNA certification required

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of ADLs and basic geriatric care practices
• Ability to take and record basic vital signs accurately
• Awareness of infection control and safety protocols
• Observation and reporting skills to communicate resident status changes
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills for a collaborative care setting

Benefits

• Flexible per-diem scheduling so you can work when it fits your life
• Supportive team environment that values your contributions and growth
• Opportunities for continuing education and hands-on skill building
• Assistance with onboarding and licensing paperwork to make starts easy
• Access to employee resources and wellness programs
• Meaningful work with residents who truly appreciate compassionate care

Travel Perks: Explore Bowie, MD

Explore local Bowie favorites like Allen Pond Park and Bowie Town Center for dining and shopping, catch a Bowie Baysox game at Prince George's Stadium, or enjoy nearby nature at Patuxent River Park and Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. Easy day trips to Washington, D.C. for world-class museums and the National Mall, and to Annapolis for waterfront dining and Chesapeake Bay scenery.

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