Location: Bowie, MD

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Evening (2nd) shift, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM — days not specified (per diem schedule)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $19 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 including bathing, dressing, and toileting with dignity and respect
• Support mobility and safe transfers to reduce fall risk and improve comfort
• Provide compassionate, consistent personal care for geriatric residents
• Monitor and report changes in residents’ condition to nursing staff promptly
• Help with meal assistance and feeding while encouraging independence when possible
• Document care provided accurately and communicate effectively with the care team and families
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents

Qualifications

• GNA certification (Class: GNA) — listed for this role
• Current basic health screenings and ability to complete facility onboarding
• Comfort working in a long-term care/geriatrics setting; caring attitude and patience
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Willingness to work evenings and flexible per diem shifts

Education

• GNA certification (required)
• High school diploma or GED preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Hands-on resident care and personal care techniques
• Basic patient safety, fall prevention, and infection control practices
• Comfortable assisting with mobility, transfers, and positioning
• Simple charting and documentation of care and resident observations
• Teamwork, reliability, and strong interpersonal skills with residents and families

Benefits

• Flexible per diem schedule so you can pick shifts that fit your life
• Supportive team environment where your compassion is valued
• Opportunities to build experience across geriatrics and long-term care
• Training and skill development to grow your clinical confidence
• Paid time for mandatory trainings and access to continuing education
• Employee support programs and a positive workplace culture
• Licensure assistance and help with required onboarding paperwork
• Recognition programs to celebrate the great care you provide

Travel Perks: Explore Bowie, MD

This is a per diem position in Bowie, MD — when you have time off, enjoy nearby attractions like Bowie Town Center for shopping and dining, Allen Pond Park for scenic walks and community events, and local trails for a breath of fresh air. For bigger city excursions, Washington, D.C. is a short drive away with world-class museums (Smithsonian museums), monuments, and dining, while Annapolis and the Baltimore Inner Harbor offer waterfront charm and weekend getaway options.

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