Field CNA- DuPage & Surrounding Area

About Lightways Hospice Founded in 1982 as Joliet Area Community Hospice, Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is an independent, nonprofit healthcare provider licensed in 11 counties in northwest Illinois. We provide exceptional serious illness care, hospice care and grief support for adults and children. The majority of our direct patient care is in the field with Lightways team members providing care in the home, nursing facility or assisted living facility. We also have a 24-bed inpatient unit in Joliet. Non-clinical staff are based out of our Joliet administrative offices. Field CNA (DuPage County & Surrounding Territory) The field CNA is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The field CNA is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. Key Responsibilities: Provide compassionate care, emotional support, and companionship to patients and familiesAssist with personal care, mobility, and daily living activitiesMonitor, document, and report patient condition and changes to the RNEnsure patient safety and proper use of equipmentMaintain a clean, safe, and comfortable home environmentFollow care plans, policies, and participate in training and team activitiesPosition requires outside travel- Primarily DuPage County- will include surrounding area based on census Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED. Meets the training requirements of Illinois. Current CNA certification. Requires a valid driver’s license and a dependable, properly insured vehicle that complies with state and organizational standards. Benefits: 401(k) matchingHealth InsuranceDental Insurance Vision InsurancePet InsurancePersonal Time OffHoliday Paid