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Geriatric nursing assistant requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in geriatric nursing assistant job postings.
Sample geriatric nursing assistant requirements
  • Active CNA license
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to lift and transfer patients
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
Sample required geriatric nursing assistant soft skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Compassionate and empathetic towards elderly patients
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Flexible and able to adapt to changing work conditions

Geriatric nursing assistant job description example 1

Westminster Austin geriatric nursing assistant job description

Now Offering a $2000 Sign on Bonus!

We currently have the following openings:

  • Part Time Days (7 am – 3 pm)
  • Full and Part Time Evenings (3 pm – 11:30 pm)
  • Full and Part Time Nights (11 pm – 7:30 am)

Now Offering Daily Pay! Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow!

New Increased Starting Wages - earn up to $17.25 per hour based on experience!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package:
Daily Pay * Tuition Reimbursement * Great health plans * Uniforms * Company paid life insurance & much, much more

PURPOSE/BELIEF STATEMENT:

The position of GNA Geriatric Nursing Assistant exists to provide routine nursing and personal care for residents to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times. This position must work effectively with team members in ensuring that work is accomplished and quality care is delivered while supporting their team members and celebrating team successes. While focusing on delivering quality resident care, the position must also manage the resources that are available to them in their job.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • High school graduate or G. E. D. equivalent
  • Graduate of an approved Nurse Aide Training Program or be eligible to enter such a program and graduate and pass a state test within 120 days from date of employment.

Benefits

As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.

About Us

A family-owned company, we have grown to become one of the nation’s largest providers of post-acute care, which includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted living communities, independent rehabilitation centers, and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we have provided superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. We have a single job description at CommuniCare, to reach out with our hearts and touch the hearts of others. Through this effort we create Caring Communities where staff, residents, clients, and family members care for and about one another.

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Geriatric nursing assistant job description example 2

Ellicott City geriatric nursing assistant job description

  • Full Time , Part Time and PRN All Shifts!
  • Days: 7 am - 3 pm * Evenings: 3 pm - 11 pm * Nights: 11 pm - 7 am

We offer a comprehensive benefits package:
Daily Pay * Tuition Reimbursement * Great health plans * Uniforms * Company paid life insurance & much, much more

The position of Geriatric Nursing Assistant exists to provide routine nursing and personal care for residents to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times. This position must work effectively with team members in ensuring that work is accomplished and quality care is delivered, while supporting their team members and celebrating team successes. While focusing on delivering quality resident care, the position must also manage the resources that are available to them in their job.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Participate in and receive resident reports at start/end of shift.
  • Provide personal/nursing care in accordance with resident care plan.
  • Facilitate and conduct activities.
  • Monitor & respond to resident requests and needs in a dignified and respectful manner.
  • Maintain a clean and pleasant environment for residents.
  • Assist in preparing residents for various activities within and outside the center.
  • Ensure that all resident care is provided in a dignified and respectful manner.
  • Perform basic nursing care procedures for residents as required.
  • Create a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for residents and assure that their needs are met.
  • Ensure that resident’s food service needs are met in timely and compassionate manner.

Qualifications Knowledge/Skills & Abilities

  • High school graduate or G. E. D. equivalent.
  • Graduate of an approved Nurse Aide Training Program or be eligible to enter such a program and graduate and pass a state test within 120 days from date of employment.

Benefits
As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.

About Us
A family-owned company, we have grown to become one of the nation’s largest providers of post-acute care, which includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted living communities, independent rehabilitation centers, and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we have provided superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. We have a single job description at CommuniCare, "to reach out with our hearts and touch the hearts of others." Through this effort we create "Caring Communities" where staff, residents, clients, and family members care for and about one another.

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Geriatric nursing assistant job description example 3

Complete Care geriatric nursing assistant job description

$3000 Sign-on bonus! Referral Bonus $1000! Come join our team!

Complete Care at Multi Medical Center is a pillar in the community of Towson, MD. We approach every day with one goal: To improve the lives we touch through high-quality healthcare and extraordinary compassion.

Why work for us?

  • You will have the opportunity to build a career with an established, highly successful organization in a caring and compassionate environment.
  • We are committed to your growth and success.
  • Come join employees who have become family!
  • Work today, get paid today! Complete Care has partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.

Now Hiring:

Full-time, Part-time 3p-11p and PRN all shifts (GNA) Geriatric Nursing Assistant

Responsibilities of a (GNA) Geriatric Nursing Assistant:

  • Perform ADLs such as bathing, dressing, serving meals, feeding, ambulating, turning, positioning, etc.
  • Maintain clean living conditions for residents.
  • Ensure all reports and records are completed in a timely manner.
  • Perform all duties in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
  • Other duties as assigned by Unit Manager, Director of Nursing and Administrator.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to work independently or part of a group.
  • Computer knowledge.
  • Previous long term care experience is preferred but not required.

License:

  • Must have an Active (GNA) Geriatric Nursing Assistant certification.

Complete Care at Multi Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

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Updated March 14, 2024

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