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SmithLife Homecare

Geriatric Nursing Assistant

Rockville, MD · On-site

$18 - $22.25/hr

Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) SmithLife Homecare is looking for geriatric nursing assistants that have a license in the state of Maryland. Shifts come to us as needed from the facilities that we ...

IntelyCare

Geriatric Nurse Assistant (GNA)

Crofton, MD

$18 - $22/hr

Geriatric Nurse Assistant (GNA) Join our wonderful team as a Geriatric Nurse Assistant (GNA) today! Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crofton is an exceptional team-oriented company hiring for Geriatric ...

IntelyCare

Geriatric Nurse Assistant (GNA)

Gambrills, MD

$17.25 - $21.25/hr

Geriatric Nurse Assistant (GNA) Join our wonderful team as a Geriatric Nurse Assistant (GNA) today! Autumn Lake Healthcare at Waugh Chapel is an exceptional team-oriented company hiring for Geriatric ...

IntelyCare

Geriatric Nurse Assistant (GNA)

Pikesville, MD

$17 - $20.75/hr

Geriatric Nurse Assistant (GNA) Join our wonderful team as a Geriatric Nurse Assistant (GNA) today! Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bridgepark is an exceptional team-oriented company hiring for Geriatric ...

IntelyCare

Geriatric Nurse Assistant (GNA)

Baltimore, MD

$17.75 - $21.50/hr

Geriatric Nurse Assistant (GNA) Join our wonderful team as a Geriatric Nurse Assistant (GNA) today! Autumn Lake Healthcare at Post Acute Care Center is an exceptional team-oriented company hiring for ...

IntelyCare

Geriatric Nurse Assistant (GNA)

Laurel, MD

$18.25 - $22.25/hr

Geriatric Nurse Assistant (GNA) Join our wonderful team as a Geriatric Nurse Assistant (GNA) today! Autumn Lake Healthcare at Patuxent River is an exceptional team-oriented company hiring for ...

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How much do geriatric assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for geriatric assistant in the United States is $19.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Geriatric Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Geriatric Assistant, you need basic healthcare knowledge, physical stamina, and often a certification such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or completion of a geriatric care program. Familiarity with patient care equipment, electronic health records, and infection control procedures is typically required. Compassion, patience, and effective communication are vital soft skills for building trust and providing emotional support to elderly patients. These competencies ensure high-quality, respectful care and safety for seniors in various healthcare settings.

What are some common challenges Geriatric Assistants face when supporting elderly patients, and how can they effectively manage them?

Geriatric Assistants often encounter challenges such as communicating with patients who have cognitive impairments, managing mobility limitations, and addressing emotional needs like loneliness or anxiety. To overcome these, it's important to use clear, patient communication, follow safety protocols for transfers and mobility, and approach care with empathy and patience. Regular collaboration with nurses, therapists, and family members also helps ensure comprehensive support for each patient.

What are geriatric assistants?

Geriatric assistants are healthcare workers who provide support and care to elderly patients, typically in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or private residences. Their responsibilities include helping with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility, as well as monitoring vital signs and reporting changes in patients’ conditions to medical staff. They play an important role in improving the quality of life for seniors by offering companionship and ensuring their comfort and safety. Geriatric assistants often work under the supervision of nurses or other healthcare professionals.

What is the difference between Geriatric Assistant vs Nursing Assistant?

AspectGeriatric AssistantNursing Assistant
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, optional geriatric care trainingCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required
Work EnvironmentAssisted living facilities, nursing homes, home careHospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting elderly with daily activities, companionship, basic health monitoringProviding basic patient care, assisting with activities of daily living, vital signs
Employer & Industry UsageSenior care providers, assisted living centersHospitals, nursing homes, healthcare agencies

Geriatric Assistants focus on elderly care in assisted living and home settings, often with less formal certification. Nursing Assistants are certified healthcare providers working in hospitals and long-term care, with more clinical responsibilities. Both roles support elderly or patient care but differ in certification, work environment, and scope of duties.

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Geriatric, Assistant/Associate/Professor - Outpatient Geriatric Psychiatrist

University of Vermont Health

Burlington, VT • On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Faculty Position
University of Vermont Medical Center
Outpatient Geriatric Psychiatrist 
 
The Robert Larner, MD, College of Medicine at the University of Vermont and The University of Vermont Medical Center are seeking a full-time faculty geriatric psychiatrist at the Assistant/Associate/Professor level on the clinical scholar pathway to join an enthusiastic team of professionals at The University of Vermont Medical Center and expand our geriatric psychiatry program. This 400-bed university-based general hospital includes a 28-bed state-of-the-art adult psychiatry inpatient unit and is within short walking distance of the outpatient psychiatry clinic located at University Health Center.  The University of Vermont Medical Center is the principal teaching site for residents and medical students at The Robert Larner, MD, College of Medicine at the University of Vermont.
The successful candidate will be a geriatric psychiatrist whose main focus will be to provide geriatric psychiatry consultations and longitudinal care in the outpatient setting.  Additional opportunities include expansion of telehealth services, collaborating with colleagues in geriatric medicine, and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) if desired.  The time commitment breaks down to approximately 75% outpatient geriatric psychiatry consultations and longitudinal care and 25% nursing home consultations.   
The psychiatry department consists of 21 attending psychiatrists seeing patients in the outpatient setting with 2 geriatric psychiatrists.  Second year general psychiatry residents spend one month, full-time, in the geriatric psychiatric clinic and complete comprehensive evaluations of older adults longitudinally during their third year.  The geriatric psychiatry clinic also hosts medical students on clerkships and electives, NP/PA students, and other interested learners.  
 
The selected candidate will demonstrate the training and expertise to provide direct patient care, collaborate with other professional disciplines, and work with referring agencies and providers. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for supervision and teaching of house officers, medical students, and other staff. An appreciation of the importance of and satisfaction from performing these critical functions and an ability to work collaboratively are essential. Applicants must have a medical degree and be board certified (preferably) or board eligible in Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry.
 
Burlington, Vermont is located in the beautiful Lake Champlain region, surrounded by the Green and Adirondack Mountains. It is a wonderful place for families, boasting excellent schools and year-round recreational opportunities. It is home to the University of Vermont and many other colleges that provide an academically stimulating and culturally rich environment. Montreal and Boston are within easy driving distances. Vermont has led the nation in COVID-19 response with one of the highest vaccinations rates in the U.S.
 
Please apply online at http://www.uvmjobs.com
 
The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.
 
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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