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TidalHealth

GNA - Geriatric Nursing Assistant

Crisfield, MD · On-site

$17.41 - $24.37/hr

Geriatric Nursing Assistant Position Summary The position of Geriatric Nursing Assistant provides routine nursing and personal care for residents to assure that the highest degree of quality resident ...

TidalHealth

GNA - Geriatric Nursing Assistant

Crisfield, MD · On-site

$17.41 - $24.37/hr

Geriatric Nursing Assistant Position Summary The position of Geriatric Nursing Assistant provides routine nursing and personal care for residents to assure that the highest degree of quality resident ...

A24Group

Travel Geriatric Nursing Assistant

Bowie, MD · On-site

$14.70 - $17.15/hr

───── Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) - Travel ───── Location: Bowie, Maryland, USA Setting: Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility Employment Type: Contract Experience Level ...

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How much do geriatric nursing assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for geriatric nursing assistant in the United States is $19.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a geriatric nursing assistant?

A geriatric nursing assistant provides care to elderly patients at a hospital, clinical facility, or assisted living retirement home. As a geriatric nursing assistant, your job duties include helping patients with daily activities, such as cooking and light housekeeping, administering medications, and moving bedridden patients. The qualifications to become a geriatric nursing assistant include a high school diploma or equivalent and experience working with elderly patients.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a geriatric nursing assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant, you need a solid understanding of elderly care, basic nursing principles, and a Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) certification. Familiarity with electronic health records, patient mobility aids, and infection control protocols is typically required. Compassion, patience, and strong interpersonal communication are crucial soft skills for supporting older adults and collaborating with healthcare teams. These abilities ensure quality patient care, promote dignity and comfort for seniors, and foster effective teamwork in long-term care settings.

What is the difference between Geriatric Nursing Assistant vs Certified Nursing Assistant?

AspectGeriatric Nursing AssistantCertified Nursing Assistant
CredentialsState-specific certification, often including geriatric care trainingCertified through state-approved CNA programs and exams
Work EnvironmentLong-term care facilities, nursing homes, assisted livingHospitals, nursing homes, clinics, long-term care facilities
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in elder care settingsBroadly in healthcare settings including hospitals and nursing homes

Geriatric Nursing Assistants specialize in caring for elderly patients, often requiring additional training in geriatric care. Certified Nursing Assistants have a broader scope, working with patients of all ages across various healthcare environments. Both roles require certification and involve direct patient care, but Geriatric Nursing Assistants focus specifically on elder care needs.

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Infographic showing various Geriatric Nursing Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,994 per year, or $19.2 per hour.

GNA - Geriatric Nursing Assistant

TidalHealth

Crisfield, MD • On-site

$17.41 - $24.37/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

TidalHealth rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 61 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

670th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Why work at TidalHealth?
Looking for a rewarding place to work? Choose TidalHealth, which now includes three hospitals - TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Maryland; TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Delaware; and TidalHealth Atlantic in Berlin, Maryland. All three hospitals are "A" rated by Leapfrog Hospital Safety Guide, and the facilities have received numerous other honors.
TidalHealth is regularly adding new practices to grow our offerings in specialty and subspecialty services. These include neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, joint replacement, emergency/trauma care, comprehensive cancer care, wound care, clinical trials and research, and more. TidalHealth is also home to a growing graduate medical education program to prepare the next generation of physician specialists.
Located on the beautiful Delmarva Peninsula, close to the beach, becoming part of Team TidalHealth also offers an ideal opportunity for work-life balance. Take advantage of our tuition assistance and scholarship programs to grow both personally and professionally.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant Position Summary
The position of Geriatric Nursing Assistant provides 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.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant Position Requirements
Education
  • State of Maryland Geriatric Nursing Assistant Certification.
  • American Heart Association CPR certification.

Geriatric Nursing Assistant Schedule
  • Required to work rotating weekends and holidays.

Geriatric Nursing Assistant Benefits
  • At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
  • Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.

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