GERIATRIC NURSING ASSISTANT
Baltimore, MD
LEVINDALE HOSPITAL
BRAIN HEALTH UNIT
Full-time - Day shift - 7:00am-7:30pm
Nursing Support
72615
Posted: Yesterday
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Summary
UNIT SUMMARY: The Brain Health Unit is comprised of two 40-bed units, and boasts more than 100 staff members.
Staff members in the BHU are good communicators and are able to set boundaries, hold confidences, and establish and maintain trust.
Patients in the BHU are admitted with medical and psych diagnoses.
The length of their stay is 23 days, which provides an opportunity for clinical staff to analyze a patient's behavior and cultivate a relationship that may help a patient see him- or herself in a better way.
During their stay, patients will receive help with medication management and rehabilitation services if needed.
Staff members will also assist in engaging patients in group activities and one-on-one exercises.
JOB SUMMARY: Provides safe, age-appropriate patient care, assisting with Activities of Daily Living while maintaining a safe and clean environment.
REQUIREMENTS: Entry level knowledge; basic employment skills; High School diploma or GED equivalent; C-GNA licensure, CPR/First Aide; Communication devices, Synquest and basic computer skills, Hoyer lift and specialty beds, Basic medical equipment; Prefer 2-3 years Medical, Dementia, and Behavioral Health experience.
Additional Information
As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually.
LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.
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