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.
