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GNA

Lorien Health Services
Ellicott, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 7/7/2026 CLOSED ON 8/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the GNA position at Lorien Health Services?

Lorien Encore is hiringGeriatric Nursing Assistants (GNAs)to be part of our award-winning team! 

  • Do you take pride in your work and enjoy doing your part well?
  • Do you believe in caring for others the way you’d want to be cared for?
  • Value positive coworkers and getting support when you need it?
  • Want to work in a clean, well-stocked environment with everything you need to do your job right?
  • Prefer a manageable workload? Lorien has best in industry staffing ratios!
  • Appreciate little perks like free lunch on the weekends?


If you answered YES, Encore could be the perfect fit for you!

No matter where you start, there are opportunities to grow, advance your career, and increase your earnings.

A real future can start today at Encore!

Pay Rate

  • $20.00 - $21.00/hour (based on experience)
  • Shift Differentials
  • Same-Day Pay for All Employees!


Full-Time Benefits

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

Perks

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


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.

👉 Apply today and become part of the Lorien family at Mays Encore.

Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25-50 pounds as part of daily job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accomodation.

Schedule & Availability

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


Requirements

  • Maryland GNA license, valid and in good standing
  • BLS certification


Welcome to Encore at Turf Valley - Where Your Career Shines as Bright as Our Campus!

Set on a beautiful country club campus with a stunning five-star facility, Encore at Turf Valley offers more than just an impressive setting — we offer a workplace built on heart, teamwork, and purpose. Since 2010, we’ve been an industry-leading healthcare campus, and our real strength lies in the people who make it all happen — our all-star team of compassionate, dedicated professionals who support each other like family.

As part of Lorien Health Services, a recognized leader in healthcare innovation, we use cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking practices to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents. But here, your growth matters too.

At Encore, you won’t just come to work — you’ll build a future, gain experience, and have the full support of a leadership team that works side-by-side with you. Our mission is simple to help every team member, every family member, and every resident write their own success story.

Ready to start yours?

Believe it — and apply today.

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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Salary : $20 - $21

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