Certified Nursing Assistant

BrightStar Care; Elmwood Park (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightStar Care of Elmwood Park is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide in-home patient care in Elmwood Park, IL. The role offers full-time salary with 12-hour shifts available and flexible hours, performing hygiene support, vital signs, and routine documentation for clients in their homes.

The ideal candidate will be a licensed CNA with CPR certification, HIPAA compliance, and the ability to work independently while maintaining patient dignity and safety during care activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of a nursing assistant program.
• Certified CNA.
• Certified CPR and a negative TB skin test or chest x-ray.
• Adherence to HIPAA and maintenance of client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide hygiene care as directed including bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, undressing, toileting, feeding, meal prep, linen changes, and light housekeeping.
• Take and record vital signs and height/weight when necessary.
• Assist with active and passive range of motion; document changes and report to Director of Nursing.
• Maintain a safe environment and ensure adherence to policies and standards.
• Uphold clients' rights and dignity in all activities.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

One-on-one care

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA training program

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant

Local Agency: BrightStar Care of Elmwood Park

Location: Elmwood Park, IL

Position Type: Full Time - salary

Salary: $17 - $20 per hour (12 hour shifts available)

Work Hours: Work as many or as few hours as you want—full or part time. Work one-on-one with clients in their homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide client with hygiene care as directed including bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, undressing, toileting activities, feeding, meal preparation, linen changes, and light housekeeping.
• Take and record vital signs as well as height and weight, if necessary.
• Assist client in active and passive range of motion as defined by the plan of care; document observed changes and report any changes to the Director of Nursing.
• Develop and promote a safe environment for quality client care through adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure clients' rights are adhered to.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of a nursing assistant program.
• Certified CNA.
• Certified CPR and a negative TB skin test or chest x‑ray.
• Adherence to HIPAA and maintenance of client confidentiality.

Each BrightStar Care® franchise office is independently owned and operated and is an equal opportunity employer. Services may vary by location in compliance with state licensing requirements.