Copy of Certified Nursing Assistant

About the role

Join Northern Illinois Hospice, the region’s first hospice (est. 1979), as a Certified Nursing Assistant and be part of a mission-driven team that provides comfort, dignity, and peace of mind. Here, you’ll work with a supportive, close-knit team in a community-focused environment where your compassion and skills make a meaningful difference every day.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and personal care under RN supervision, including bathing, grooming, oral care, and skin/hair care.
• Perform homemaker services such as meal prep, making beds, light housekeeping, and assisting with feeding.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, range-of-motion exercises, and positioning.
• Reinforce dressings as needed and follow all infection-control and standard precautions.
• Offer emotional support, compassionate listening, and reassurance to patients and families.
• Support the primary caregiver through instruction, guidance, and hands-on help as part of the hospice care team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Illinois State Nursing Assistant Certificate.
• One year of CNA, nursing home, or home health experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently, respond quickly in crisis situations, and provide care with empathy.
• Understanding and acceptance of diverse cultural, religious, and social backgrounds.
• Must meet all state/federal CNA training and competency standards.

Pay

Competitive pay: $18.50–$23.87 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options.
• Paid time off (PTO) that grows with service.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• HSA/FSA options.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.

Schedule

Full-time position.