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: $18 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 daily care to geriatric residents, ensuring dignity and comfort
• Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, and mobility support
• Observe and report changes in residents’ conditions to nursing staff promptly
• Document care provided accurately and timely in resident records
• Support mealtime assistance and ensure hydration and nutritional needs are met
• Collaborate with the care team to create a warm, safe, and engaging environment

Qualifications

• GNA certification (Geriatric Nursing Assistant) or state-equivalent certification required
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred or willingness to obtain
• Demonstrated experience working with elderly or long-term care residents preferred
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a care team
• Ability to pass background checks and meet facility onboarding requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; completion of accredited GNA program required

Knowledge & Skills

• Hands-on experience with resident transfers, mobility assistance, and safe lifting techniques
• Knowledge of infection control practices and safe care standards
• Comfortable with basic clinical documentation and charting
• Compassionate interpersonal skills and patience when working with older adults
• Time management and ability to prioritize resident needs in a busy setting

Benefits

• Supportive team that values YOU — a workplace where your care matters
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Paid Time Off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you grow
• Referral bonus program to reward you for helping us build the team
• 401K retirement savings plan to plan ahead for tomorrow
• Life Insurance and other protections for peace of mind
• Travel reimbursement and perks for eligible contract staff

Travel Perks: Explore Bowie, MD

Explore nearby Allen Pond Park for peaceful walks and a nature center, catch a Bowie Baysox game at Prince George’s Stadium, or enjoy shopping and dining at Bowie Town Center. You’re also a short drive from Washington, D.C., with its world-class museums and dining, and close enough for weekend trips to Annapolis and Baltimore — great for sightseeing, waterfront restaurants, and cultural outings.

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