CNA Jobs in Ellicott City, MD

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a vital role in the nursing industry as they provide basic care to patients and assist nurses with medical procedures. CNA's tasks include taking patient's vital signs, helping with daily activities such as eating, bathing and walking, cleaning and sanitizing patient areas, and providing emotional support to patients and their families. Additionally, they assist with procedures like wound care and specimen collection. The role is essential to ensuring the smooth operation of healthcare facilities and enhancing patient satisfaction and care.

To become a CNA, an individual must have a high school diploma or GED, complete a state-approved education program, and pass a competency exam. Essential skills for a CNA include strong interpersonal and communication skills, physical stamina, empathy, and attention to detail. Prior to becoming a CNA, an individual may have had roles such as a Home Health Aide, Personal Care Assistant, or Medical Assistant. These roles provide valuable experience and exposure to the healthcare environment and patient care, offering a solid foundation for a career as a CNA.

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Rehab Nursing Tech I

  • Rockville, MD (22 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rockville, MD (22 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Extra attention to detail Exceptional outcomes BE THE CONNECTION. Your role as a rehab nursing technician I lets you be the connection between dedication to detail and patient outcomes that exceed...

Geriatric Nursing Assistant GNA

  • Severna Park, MD (18 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 27 days ago
  • Severna Park, MD (18 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 27 days ago

Complete Care at Severna Park LLC - Geriatric Nursing Assistant GNA Higher Pay Rates Full Time $1,500 Sign On Bonus Part Time Available Referral Bonus- $1,000 Full Time/$500 Part Time Daily Pay...

Geriatric Nursing Assistant GNA

  • Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Complete Care at Annapolis LLC - Geriatric Nursing Assistant GNA Full Time & Part Time All Shifts Weekend Warrior Options PRN- 2nd & 3rd Shift DailyPay Options Complete Care at Annapolis is a...

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Memory Care

  • Catonsville, MD (2 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Catonsville, MD (2 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 1 hour ago

A current state required certification as a CNA/HHA/CHHA- Medication Aide Certified is a plus. Why work at Brightview? Discover the Brightview Senior Living Difference! 1....

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 2 hours ago

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) by the Maryland Board of Nursing. Salary Range: $19.50 - $22.00, depending on experience....

Patient Care Tech - PCT - OBGYN Oncology

  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 4 hours ago

Minimal requirements include; -Highschool diploma -A Maryland CNA License -at least 1 year of hospital-based experience in the last 2 years -Proficient in phlebotomy, starting IVs, EKG **additional...

Geriatric Nursing Assistant Trainee

  • Timonium, MD (14 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Timonium, MD (14 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 13 hours ago

You will become a paid hourly employee of Stella Maris, while going through our own training program to obtain your CNA/GNA License....

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

  • Hyattsville, MD (23 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Hyattsville, MD (23 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 13 hours ago

How you will change lives As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at US Renal Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team providing care and delegated activities of treatment to...

Hiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), LPN, RN, and Caregivers!

  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 18 hours ago

Apply Now Hiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), General Nursing Assistants (GNA), Nurse's Aides (NA), Personal Care Assistants (PCA), Home Care Aides (HCA), Home Health Aides (HHA), Caregivers,...

Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) - ST

  • Mount Airy, MD (20 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Airy, MD (20 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Minimum Requirements: + Active CNA with Geriatric Certification, required + Experience with memory care patients, preferred + Prefer one year of geriatric nursing assistant experience asa certified...

GNA Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant -- $3,000 Sign-On Bonus - All Shifts

  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Overview At FutureCare our Geriatric Nursing Assistants are part of our frontline health care team and they play a pivotal role in the care and support for our residents. They share in the...

Patient Care Technician (PCT), Day Shift, Observation Unit

  • Silver Spring, MD (20 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Silver Spring, MD (20 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 1 day ago

reports malfunctioning/expired equipment and supplies Ensures work areas and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately Qualifications include: High School Diploma or GED required Active Maryland CNA...

Patient Care Technician (PCT)

  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Details Department: Orthopaedics Unit Schedule: Full-time ROTATING 36 hrs wkly 7a-730p and / or 7p-730a every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays Hospital: St. Agnes - Ascension Location: Baltimore,...

Patient Care Tech ED

  • Olney, MD (16 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Olney, MD (16 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Completion of an approved nursing assistant certification program. 1-2 years' experience as a certified nursing assistant (CNA). CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant in Maryland....

CNA, GNA and CMT's WANTED

  • Elkridge, MD (5 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Elkridge, MD (5 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
  • 2 days ago

license Reliable car/active auto insurance Clean background and criminal record Active CPR certification, First Aid, Physicals and Negative TB test, within the past year, required upon starting work CNA...

Demographic Data for Ellicott City, MD

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Ellicott City, MD

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Highest Education Level

CNAs in Ellicott City, MD offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.6%
Bachelor's Degree
24.0%
High School or GED
21.8%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Master's Degree
7.0%
Some College
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by CNAs in Ellicott City, MD
Less than 1 year
54.8%
None
26.7%
1-2 years
15.7%
8-10 years
2.8%


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