Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA

ShiftMed; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay—up to 20% higher than local rates

Paid sick days

Weekly direct deposit

Flexible contracts

24/7 team support

Job summary

ShiftMed is actively hiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in Des Plaines, Illinois, to cover numerous shifts at local hospitals and nursing facilities. This position offers flexible scheduling options, allowing CNAs to select their preferred shifts without minimum requirements.

Successful candidates will assist in patient care responsibilities and communicate with families regarding care. Benefits include competitive pay, paid sick days, and 24/7 support.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
• Willingness to work in the Chicago area.
• Ability to assess changes in residents' conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising medication administration and activities in the medication room.
• Assess residents for changes in condition and report significant incidents.
• Confer with residents and families regarding care and services.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Strong Communication Skills

Ability to Work Flexible Hours

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License

Job description

We are actively hiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to cover over 100 shifts at local hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes, and assisted living communities in the Chicago area.

ShiftMed offers a flexible work model where you choose the shifts you want—any shift time in any work environment—without shift minimums.

Benefits

• Competitive pay—up to 20% higher than local CNA rates
• Flexible contracts
• Paid sick days
• Overtime pay
• Weekly direct deposit
• Self‑scheduled shifts
• 24/7 team support
• Ride assistance
• And much more

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising the medication program, activity in the medication room, and self‑administration of medication by patients
• Assess residents for any decline of condition, signs of change in condition, weight loss, decline in ambulation, change in ADLs, development of skin breakdown, etc.
• Remain alert to physical and emotional changes and complications, and report any significant incidents and/or changes in the residents' needs to the Executive Director/Resident Services Director
• Confer with residents and families on any issues relating to care and services

Requirement: Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license and willingness to work in the Chicago area.