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

PTO: 80 hours vacation + 40 hours sick

Personal Days

7 Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Tuition Assistance

HRA Fund

EAP

FSA

Employee discounts

Rewards program

Attendance incentives

Referral bonus

Career development

Job summary

Lorien Elkridge is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNA I) to join our caring healthcare team in Elkridge, MD. Competitive pay is offered at $20.00 - $21.00 per hour, with shift differentials and same-day pay for employees.

Full-time benefits include PTO, personal days, holidays, medical insurance, tuition assistance, and various employee perks. Schedule options cover days, evenings, and both full-time and PRN hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely lift, push, and pull 25–50 pounds daily.
• Maryland GNA/CNA-I license, valid and in good standing.
• BLS or CPR certification.

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.

Skills

Lifting 25-50 lbs

Effective communication

Tools

BLS/CPR certification

Maryland GNA/CNA-I license

Job description

Overview

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 Package

• PTO: 80 hours vacation + 40 hours sick time (rollover available)
• Personal Days
• 7 Paid Major Holidays (Double time when worked)
• CareFirst Medical Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• HRA Fund
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Perks & Rewards

• Employee discounts
• Earn points, earn rewards program
• Attendance incentives
• Referral bonus program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

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 standingBLS or CPR certification

Schedule & Availability

Schedule & Availability

• Full-Time, Part-Time and PRN Hours
• Days and Evenings
• 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.

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