Certified Nursing Assistant (La Grange, Oak Park, Maywood)
BrightStar Care of Chicago and La Grange · Oak Park, IL · Today
Healthcare$18–$21/hrPart-time
Compensation & Shifts
Pay: $18–$21 per hour ($19–$20/hr for certain positions). Shifts: Weekdays & Weekends, 7am–7pm or 7pm–7am. Status: Full-time & Part-time, immediate start.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay: $19–$20/hr
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health insurance options
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Flexible scheduling
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- 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 experience (home care or facility)
- Experience with G-tube, trach, and vent care preferred
- Proficient with Hoyer Lift, Gait Belt, and Sit-to-Stand transfers
- 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