CNA-I - (former GNA)
Open in 2 locations
Lorien Health Services posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
Maryland
2 open- $20.00–$22.00/hr
Columbia, MD (opens on this page)
Added 4d ago
- $20.00–$21.00/hr
Mt. Airy, MD (opens on this page)
Added 4d ago
How this pay compares
This posting states $20–$22 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Maryland post a median of $21 an hour, the middle half $19–$22.06, across 180 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in Maryland earn a median of $20.79 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Certified nursing assistants in Maryland: pay by town and employer
Workplace injuries
Lorien Health Services in Mount Airy reported 19 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 290,627 hours worked: 13.1 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.2 per 100 full-time workers at nursing homesnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 11.9 per 100 full-time workers. None describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
What Maryland requires of a certified nursing assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certified by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
- Training: at least 100 hours, 40 of them supervised clinical practice.
- Exam: Geriatric Nursing Assistant Examination after the approved program (per the Board's program packet).
Certified nursing assistant jobs and requirements in Maryland
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About the job
Overview
Lorien Columbia is now hiring Nursing Assistants (CNA-I)!
Join our award-winning Lorien Team and experience firsthand why we’re more than just a nursing home and assisted living company.
At Lorien, compassion, excellence, and teamwork come together to create an exceptional place to work and receive care.
Apply today and grow your career with us!
Competitive Pay
- $20.00 – $22.00 per hour (based on experience)
Shift differentials available
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
As a Nursing Assistant (CNA-I) , you will provide compassionate, patient-centered care while assisting residents with daily living activities. GNAs deliver hands-on support in accordance with established policies and procedures and under the direction of the Director of Nursing , ensuring dignity, comfort, and quality of life for every resident.
Join Lorien Columbia and build a rewarding healthcare career where your work truly matters. Apply today!
Qualifications
- Status: FT, PT or PRN
- Shift: Day, Evening, Night
- License: Active Maryland CNA-I license
- Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25–50 pounds as part of daily job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation
Lorien Columbia is proud to be the flagship location of Lorien Health Services and has been serving the community since 1977.
Our facility offers a full range of services, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and outpatient therapy, and is home to the only Korean nursing unit in Howard County.
With 215 beds across five nursing units - and plans to expand with a new unit - Lorien Columbia continues to grow while staying true to its mission of providing exceptional care.
Nationally Recognized: Since 2020 , we’ve been named one of the Top Nursing Homes in Maryland by Newsweek Magazine, a testament to our dedication to quality care and innovation.
Join a team with a legacy of excellence and a future full of opportunity at Lorien Columbia.
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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