Part Time Restorative Aide (GNA)
Sligo Creek Healthcare is seeking Geriatric Nursing Assistants to provide our residents with restorative care and other ongoing needs under the supervision of senior nursing staff. Our ideal candidate has completed GNA training and combines tact and good communication skills with a commitment to providing quality resident care.
Responsibilities of the Restorative Aide (GNA):
Providing safe and caring environments for patients, by following infection control procedures such as hand washing and sterilizing equipment
Maintaining a clean environment by cleaning floors, walls, and other surfaces
Performing clerical tasks such as maintaining patient charts or filing paperwork
Preparing patients for examinations or treatments by bathing them, shaving them, or applying lotions or makeup
Assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, feeding, grooming, and assisting with mobility
Coordinating with social workers and other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive proper treatment plans
Providing support to patients with dementia by monitoring their behavior and communicating with family members about changes in behavior patterns
Providing basic nursing care such as feeding patients or changing bandages
Providing direct patient care services such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, and transporting patients
Requirements of the Restorative Aide (GNA):
High school diploma or GED
Completion of state-approved GNA training
Successful competition of the Maryland Competency Examination for the Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Experience working with elderly residents, not required, but preferred.
Strong communicator
Ability to stand and kneel for periods of time and lift up to 25lbs
Sligo Creek Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer that promotes a drug-free workplace.
