GERIATRIC NURSING ASSISTANT (GNA)
Summary
| Title: | GERIATRIC NURSING ASSISTANT (GNA) |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1027 |
| Department: | Operations |
| Salary Range: | $18.82 - $20.72 |
Description
At XCEL Home Health, we believe that healthcare should be delivered with dignity, professionalism, and a personal touch. Our mission is to provide exceptional home healthcare services that promote healing, independence, and overall well-being.
Position Overview:
XCEL Home Health is seeking GERIATRIC NURSING ASSISTANT for an exciting Travel or Local job in the locations identified below. The GERIATRIC NURSING ASSISTANT (GNA) provides hands-on care and assistance to elderly clients under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse (RN or LPN). The GNA ensures the comfort, dignity, and safety of geriatric clients, assisting with daily living needs and supporting overall quality of life.
Position Overview:
XCEL Home Health is seeking GERIATRIC NURSING ASSISTANT for an exciting Travel or Local job in the locations identified below. The GERIATRIC NURSING ASSISTANT (GNA) provides hands-on care and assistance to elderly clients under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse (RN or LPN). The GNA ensures the comfort, dignity, and safety of geriatric clients, assisting with daily living needs and supporting overall quality of life.
Location(s): STERLING; DULLES, VA
Reporting Relationship:
- Reports to the supervising RN/LPN and Agency Manager/Administrator.
Qualifications/Prerequisites
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certification as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant in the state (after CNA certification and additional GNA requirements).
- Successful completion of state-approved GNA training and competency evaluation.
- Must pass background check and drug screen.
- Ability to perform physical caregiving tasks safely.
Responsibilities/Activities
- Assist elderly clients with personal hygiene and grooming.
- Provide mobility support, transfers, and repositioning.
- Monitor and report physical or behavioral changes to supervising nurses.
- Support clients with nutrition, hydration, and feeding.
- Assist with toileting and incontinence care.
- Offer emotional support and companionship to geriatric clients.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
- Comply with infection control, HIPAA, and agency policies.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Compassion for elderly clients and sensitivity to aging issues.
- Ability to provide dignified and respectful care.
- Good observation and communication skills.
- Dependability and teamwork.
- Patience and adaptability in working with geriatric conditions (dementia, chronic illness, mobility challenges).
Physical & Mental Demands
- Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition elderly clients.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
- Emotional stability to work with frail, chronic, or terminally ill clients.
