Location: Bowie, MD

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Per diem schedule, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Day shift); days vary based on assignment

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 living assistance to geriatric residents, ensuring dignity and comfort
• Support residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while promoting independence
• Assist with safe transfers and mobility, following facility protocols and care plans
• Monitor resident condition and report changes promptly to nursing staff
• Document care provided accurately and timely to support continuity
• Engage residents in social interaction and meaningful activities to enhance quality of life
• Follow infection control, safety, and privacy standards at all times

Qualifications

• Current Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) certification (required)
• Comfortable working with older adults and those with mobility or cognitive challenges
• Strong communication skills and a teamwork mindset
• Ability to pass background check and any required health screenings
• CPR/BLS certification preferred where required by facility

Knowledge & Skills

• Basic personal care and ADL assistance techniques
• Knowledge of safety and infection control practices
• Ability to follow care plans and chart observations accurately
• Gentle handling and safe transfer techniques
• Empathy, patience, and strong interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Flexible per-diem scheduling so you can work the shifts that fit your life
• Supportive team environment where your care and compassion are celebrated
• Opportunities for skills refreshers and on-the-job learning
• Paid time off options available through assignment-specific programs
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement where applicable
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• Access to employee support resources and well-being programs
• A workplace that values respect, dignity, and person-centered care

Travel Perks: Explore Bowie, MD

Explore Bowie and nearby highlights on your days off: stroll or picnic at Allen Pond Park, catch a Bowie Baysox baseball game, visit the Bowie Railroad Museum, or take short trips to Annapolis and Washington, D.C. for museums, dining, and historic sites. Outdoor lovers can enjoy nearby hiking and waterfront activities along the Chesapeake Bay corridor.

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