Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)

Join our mission to honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another. Step into the legacy of Homewood at Fredericka cherished part of Homewood Retirement Centers. We are a beacon of support and vitality, evolving from the historic Francis Scott Key Hotel to our modern-day community. At Homewood, our mission is to infuse the lives of our residents and clients with compassion, professionalism, and care. We offer a vibrant culture where teamwork is the heartbeat, innovative solutions flourish, and job satisfaction knows no bounds. Here, relationships are forged for life, and longevity is celebrated. Join us in the joy of making a profound difference in the lives of others, all while embracing a strong sense of community and a supportive work environment!What's in it for you?As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks: Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each yearAssistance for new LPNs/RNs - we pay up to 50% of your student loansChristmas bonus totaling 1% of your annual earningsShift and weekend differentialsBut that's not all! Our comprehensive benefits package also includes:Referral bonus of up to $600Tuition reimbursementHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance optionsRetirement contributionsProfessional licensure reimbursement Part-Time - Every other WeekendJob Summary:Provides the activities of daily living care to the residents under licensed staff supervision.Essential Functions:Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential informationComplies with established policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practicesAssists in or provides for the maintenance of individual personal hygiene, i.e., bathing, shaving, changing clothing, nail care, toilet needsProvides clean, dry linen and make beds to meet resident needsEncourages proper resident nutrition by serving food promptly and assists with feeding when necessaryPerforms resident treatments as assigned by the Team Leader and within the nursing scope of practiceRecords resident information concisely, accurately, and completely, and reports to the team Leader objective observations of change in resident condition or needActively participates in resident care planningPromotes the activity of daily living according to the resident's care planResident lifts and transfers will be done according to the resident's care plan and the Lift Free ProgramPerforms other functions as directed by the supervisorQualifications:Ability to lift and transfer 30 pounds of resident weight frequently (30 times) throughout the shiftAbility to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn constantly throughout an eight (8) hour shiftOrganizational skills and ability to do sequential eventsListed on the state registry as a Nursing Assistant within 120 days of employmentMotivation and desire to work with geriatric personsAbility to speak English at a level residents can understandAbility to read and write in English to carry out functions related to the care plans and provide appropriate resident carePhysical Requirements:Must be able to constantly work on their feet during an 8 hour shift; bend, stoop, twist, and turn constantly throughout the shift in performing regular duties. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of resident weight and/or transfer and reposition a resident at least 25 times throughout the shift. Must be able to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in response to the unexpected behavior of residents either during lifting or repositioning or during other frequent occasions when having direct contact with residents. Must be able to handle the physical transfer of residents from unsafe to safer locations in the event of a fire or other disaster. Ability to do sequential events/tasks.