Certified Nursing Assistant - Weekends
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Brightstar Care of Chicago and La Grange
Chicago, IL, US
Summary
Provide compassionate personal care and mobility assistance to home care clients according to their care plans. Perform clinical tasks such as recording vital signs and assisting with specialized medical equipment like ventilators and G-tubes.
Job Description
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Home Care Clients - Weekend Shifts
Locations: Downtown Chicago primary and surrounding communities
Compensation: $19-$23 per hour
Shifts Available: Weekends ~ 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 7am-7pm, 7pm-7am - Saturday and Sunday Availability Needed
Positions Available: Part-time
Skills: Hoyer Lift Skills Required, Gait Belt, Sliding Board, Personal Cares, Compassion and Communication
What We Offer
- Flexible Scheduling
- Weekly pay via direct deposit and access to Daily Pay
- Competitive pay: $19-23/hr
- Premium pay for Hoyer Clients $20-$23/hr
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health insurance options
- Paid time off (PTO)
- RN clinical oversight and support
- Employee referral bonus program
- Opportunities for career growth
- Free continuing education
- Employee and Nurse of the Month recognition
- HomeCare Pulse Employer of Choice award winner
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate care as directed by the nursing supervisor and the client’s care plan
- Assist with personal care needs such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
- Take and record vital signs accurately
- Support mobility and transfers using Hoyer Lift, Gait Belt, Sit-to-Stand, and other transfer equipment
- Provide specialized care for clients with G-tubes, tracheostomies, and ventilators (training or experience required)
- Assist with feeding, meal prep, and light housekeeping
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Transport clients to appointments and community activities, when needed
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of healthcare hands on experience (home care or facility)
- Proficient with Hoyer Lift, Gait Belt, and Sit-to-Stand transfers and willing to provide in home setting
- Completion of a state-approved Nursing Assistant program
- Active CNA certification in good standing (Illinois)
- CPR certification (required)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray
- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license (if applicable)
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Empathetic, dependable, and team-oriented
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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At BrightStar Care, we believe that caring is more than just a job– it’s a way of life. That’s why our caregivers mean so much more to the people, families, and organizations they serve. Now with over 300 independently owned and operated locations nationwide, BrightStar Care nurses, therapists, CNAs, and caregivers deliver professional and compassionate care in the comfort and familiarity of home. We are proud to provide the full range of home care services to meet your loved one’s unique needs. From companionship, bathing, and hygiene assistance to in-home infusions and medication management, our professional care staff is available 24/7 to help when you need it most.
Founded
2002
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Oak Park, Illinois
At BrightStar Care, we believe that caring is more than just a job– it’s a way of life. That’s why our caregivers mean so much more to the people, families, and organizations they serve. Now with over 300 independently owned and operated locations nationwide, BrightStar Care nurses, therapists, CNAs, and caregivers deliver professional and compassionate care in the comfort and familiarity of home. We are proud to provide the full range of home care services to meet your loved one’s unique needs. From companionship, bathing, and hygiene assistance to in-home infusions and medication management, our professional care staff is available 24/7 to help when you need it most.
Founded
2002
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Oak Park, Illinois