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General Nursing Assistant

  • Maryland, Walkersville

  • 09/16/2025

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

  • Job Summary
    We are seeking a compassionate and reliable General Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care. This role involves assisting with daily patient needs, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, empathetic, and committed to patient well-being.

    Key Responsibilities
    1. Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
    2. Take and record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates.
    3. Help with patient mobility and positioning, including transporting patients via wheelchair or stretcher.
    4. Support nursing staff during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
    5. Report changes in patient condition to the nurse promptly.
    6. Maintain cleanliness and order in patient rooms and care areas.
    7. Stock medical supplies and ensure equipment is clean and functioning.
    8. Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families.
    9. Adhere to infection control protocols, safety guidelines, and privacy regulations.

    Required Qualifications
    1. High school diploma or equivalent.
    2. Completion of a state-approved Nursing Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program (as applicable by state).
    3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
    4. Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively as part of a healthcare team.
    5. Basic knowledge of patient care and safety practices.

    Preferred Qualifications
    1. Prior experience in a hospital, nursing home, or healthcare facility.
    2. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
    3. Bilingual abilities (if applicable to patient population).

    Certifications
    1. Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) – if required by state regulations.
    2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – required or must be obtained upon hire.

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