Location: Lanham, MD

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Per diem (days vary), 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

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming) with dignity and respect
• Help with mobility and transfers, using safe body mechanics and equipment
• Monitor and report changes in residents' conditions to nursing staff promptly
• Provide compassionate companionship and emotional support to residents
• Document care provided accurately and timely in the resident record
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow infection control protocols
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support individualized care plans

Qualifications

• Valid GNA certification (required)
• Current state registration/credentials as required for Maryland GNAs
• CPR/BLS certification preferred or willingness to obtain
• Ability to pass background checks, TB screening, and required immunizations
• Comfort working with geriatric populations and supporting ADLs
• Reliable, punctual, and able to provide professional, compassionate care

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an approved GNA program

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong patient care skills focused on geriatrics
• Familiarity with ADLs, mobility assistance, and safe transfer techniques
• Basic vital signs measurement and observation skills
• Clear communication and documentation practices
• Ability to work well in a team and follow care plans
• Empathy, patience, and strong interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Flexible per diem schedule so you can balance life and work
• Supportive team environment that values compassion and professionalism
• Opportunities for skill growth and on-the-job learning
• Paid training and licensure assistance where applicable
• Access to employee resources and referral programs
• A role with meaningful patient interactions and real impact

Travel Perks: Explore Lanham, MD

This per diem role in Lanham places you close to a lot of Mid-Atlantic fun. Spend your downtime exploring nearby Greenbelt Park trails, visit the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center area, or enjoy the waterfront and dining at National Harbor (just a short drive away). Weekend escapes to Washington, D.C. for museums and monuments, Annapolis for waterfront dining, or Baltimore for Inner Harbor attractions are all easy trips—perfect for mixing a little adventure into your schedule.

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