Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNA I) - Formerly GNA

Lorien Health Services; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounts

Earn Points, Earn Rewards

Professional Development

Attendance Rewards

Referral Program

Job summary

Lorien Elkridge is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNA I) to join our award-winning healthcare team in Elkridge, MD. This full-time role offers competitive pay, same-day pay, and comprehensive benefits for dedicated caregivers.

Responsibilities include daily resident care, helping with hygiene, mobility, and meals while collaborating with nursing staff to ensure safety and comfort. Career growth and professional development are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must hold Maryland GNA/CNA-I license in good standing.
• BLS or CPR certification required.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25–50 pounds as part of daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and support to residents.
• Assist with hygiene, mobility, and meals.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff.
• Promote a safe and comfortable environment.
• Advance within a compassionate, teamwork-driven healthcare company.

Skills

Physical stamina

Team communication

Caregiving basics

Education

Maryland GNA/CNA-I license

Job description

Lorien Elkridge is now hiring Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNA I) - Formerly GNA to join our award-winning healthcare team! Discover why Lorien is more than a nursing home or assisted living community—we’re a place where compassionate care, teamwork, and professional growth thrive.

Competitive Pay

• $20.00 - $21.00 per hour (experience-based)
• Shift Differentials
• Same-Day Pay for all Employees!

Full-Time Benefits

• PTO: 80 hours of vacation, 40 hours of sick (roll-over)
• Personal Days
• 7 Paid Major Holidays - Double time paid when worked for all hourly employees
• Carefirst Medical Package
• Tuition Assistance
• HRA Fund
• Employee Assistance Program
• FSA

Perks

• Employee Discounts
• Earn Points, Earn Rewards
• Professional Development
• Attendance Rewards
• Referral Program

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

• Provide daily care and support to residents
• Assist with hygiene, mobility, and meals
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff
• Promote a safe and comfortable environment
• Take the next step in your healthcare career with a company that values compassion, teamwork, and professional excellence.

Join Lorien Elkridge and build a rewarding healthcare career where your work truly matters.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25–50 pounds as part of daily job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Maryland GNA/CNA-I license, valid and in good standing
• BLS or CPR certification

Schedule & Availability

• Full-Time and Part-Time Hours
• Days, Evenings and Nights
• Every other weekend availability required (Saturday & Sunday)

Welcome to Lorien Elkridge, one of the best-rated nursing homes in the region, as recognized by U.S. News & World Report and The Baltimore Sun. We’re proud to be Lorien’s newest five-star community in Howard County, ideally located just off Rt. 100 and easily accessible from Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties.

Our vibrant team provides exceptional care across a full continuum of services, including:

• Skilled Nursing
• Assisted Living
• Sub-Acute Rehabilitation
• Outpatient Therapy

At Lorien Elkridge, you’ll find a workplace where energy, compassion, and innovation come together — where both residents and team members thrive in a positive, uplifting environment.

Come be part of a community that truly lives the Lorien mission: Care Forward.

Award-Winning Care: Proudly recognized as “Best Assisted Living” and “Best Retirement Community” by The Daily Record's Reader Rankings.

Lorien Health Services is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.