Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNA I) GNA - (Long-Term Care)

Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNA I) GNA - Household Units (Long-Term Care)

Location: Levindale Hospital, LifeBridge Health - Baltimore, MD
Schedule: Must be able to work every other weekend

Who We Are

At LifeBridge Health, our mission is simple but powerful: To improve the health of people in the communities we serve. Levindale Hospital is a 330-bed post-acute care facility offering long-term care, rehabilitation, and specialty services designed to help patients achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Our innovative Household Model creates a true home-like environment where residents receive personalized, relationship-based care in comfortable neighborhoods designed to promote dignity, independence, and well-being.

Position Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNA I) provides safe, compassionate, and resident-centered care while assisting residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and supporting their physical, emotional, and social well-being. Under the direction of licensed nursing staff, the CNA I helps maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment while promoting each resident's highest level of independence.

The Household CNA I plays an important role in creating a home-like atmosphere by developing meaningful relationships with residents and understanding their individual preferences, routines, and care needs.

About Our Household Units

Levindale's Household Units provide long-term care services within a unique resident-centered environment. Each household consists of 14 private resident rooms designed to feel more like a home than a traditional nursing unit.

Features include:

• Private resident bedrooms
• Central kitchen where meals may be prepared daily
• Comfortable living and dining areas
• Family-style environment that encourages resident choice and independence
• Dedicated laundry facilities for resident clothing
• Specialized memory care households for residents living with dementia or cognitive impairment

Households 5 and 6 support residents with dementia and other cognitive challenges. Staff assigned to these units must be attentive to resident safety, understand dementia care principles, and follow secured unit protocols, including badge-access procedures.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and mobility.
• Obtain and record vital signs, weights, intake and output, and other assigned observations.
• Observe residents for changes in condition and promptly report concerns to licensed nursing staff.
• Assist residents with transfers, ambulation, positioning, and restorative care activities.
• Utilize proper body mechanics and safe patient handling equipment, including Hoyer lifts and specialty beds.
• Promote resident dignity, independence, and quality of life through compassionate care.
• Build positive relationships with residents and become familiar with their individual preferences, routines, and needs.
• Support residents' emotional, social, cultural, and spiritual well-being.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment for residents and visitors.
• Assist with meal service and encourage resident participation and choice.
• Follow infection prevention, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Document care and observations accurately and timely.
• Participate in resident-centered care planning and team communication.
• Adhere to all regulatory, organizational, and departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

Experience

• Less than one year of healthcare experience required.
• Previous long-term care, rehabilitation, or healthcare experience preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Maryland Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNA I) certification required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to safely utilize medical equipment, including Hoyer lifts and specialty beds.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
• Completion of annual nursing skills requirements and HealthStream education assignments.

Why Join Levindale?

Resident-Centered Care

• Work in a unique Household Model designed around dignity, independence, and personalized care.
• Develop meaningful relationships with residents and families.
• Be part of a team dedicated to enhancing quality of life for older adults.

Professional Growth

• Paid training and orientation.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Career advancement pathways within LifeBridge Health.

Competitive Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Shift differentials where applicable.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Wellness Programs.
• Free On-Site Parking.