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Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)

Amergis

Sykesville, MDOther$600/wkTracked 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$600/wk
Location
Sykesville, MD
Schedule
Other
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active CNA With Geriatric CertificationCurrent CPRCurrent Health Certificate

Job overview

The Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) provides direct patient care under a Registered Nurse's supervision, handling bathing, dressing, feeding, transporting, and other personal needs for geriatric patients while also performing related non‑professional services.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medical Terminology KnowledgeClerical Functions KnowledgeGeriatric Patient Care

Qualifications

Active CNA With Geriatric CertificationExperience With Memory Care PatientsOne Year Geriatric Nursing Assistant Experience Within Last Three YearsGraduate From Certified Nursing Assistant ProgramCurrent CPRTB Questionnaire, PPD or Chest X‑Ray if ApplicableCurrent Health CertificateMust Meet All Federal, State and Local RequirementsMust Be at Least 18 Years of Age

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

The Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) performs direct patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Geriatric Nursing Assistant performs a variety of individualized patient care activities including bathing, dressing, feeding and transporting as well as related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comforts of the geriatric patient population.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Active CNA with Geriatric Certification, required

  • Experience with memory care patients, preferred

  • Prefer one year of geriatric nursing assistant experience as a certified nursing assistant within the last three years.

  • Graduate from certified nursing assistant program with subsequent documentation as a certified nursing assistant per state requirements with proof of verification as being an active certification and having the ability to be work with geriatrics per state requirements. • Knowledge of medical terminology and knowledge of clerical functions.

  • Current CPR

  • TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

  • Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

  • Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

  • Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • 401(k) savings plan

  • Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Aide

Job Function: Aide | Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) | Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)

Job Type: Per Diem

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0096

Contract Duration: 4

Pay Rate: $600 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-08-19T21:06:31

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