Certified Nursing Assistant - Weekends

Brightstar Care of Chicago and La Grange; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Weekly pay

Competitive pay

Hoyer Client premium pay

401(k)

Health insurance options

Paid time off

RN oversight

Referral bonus

Career growth

Continuing education

Employee recognition

Employer of Choice award

Job summary

Brightstar Care of Chicago and La Grange is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our weekend home care team serving Downtown Chicago and surrounding communities. This part-time role supports clients on weekends during various shifts, with opportunities for ongoing assignment and growth.

You will work under RN supervision, assist with personal care, vital signs, transfers using Hoyer Lift and gait belt, and provide companionship.

Qualifications

• Active CNA certification in Illinois.
• Completion of a state-approved Nursing Assistant program.
• CPR certification required.
• Minimum 1 year hands-on healthcare experience (home care or facility).
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license if applicable.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care as directed by the nursing supervisor and client’s care plan.
• Assist with personal care: bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting.
• Take and record vital signs accurately.
• Support transfers using Hoyer Lift, Gait Belt, Sit-to-Stand, and other equipment.
• Care for clients with G-tubes, tracheostomies, or ventilators (training/experience required).
• Assist with feeding, meal prep, and light housekeeping.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Transport clients to appointments and community activities as needed.

Skills

Hoyer Lift

Gait Belt

Sliding Board

Personal Care

Compassion

Communication

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) – Illinois

State-approved CNA program

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Home Care Clients - Weekend Shifts

Locations: Downtown Chicago primary and surrounding communities

Compensation: $19-$23 per hour
Shifts Available: Weekends ~ 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 7am-7pm, 7pm-7am - Saturday and Sunday Availability Needed
Positions Available: Part-time

Skills: Hoyer Lift Skills Required, Gait Belt, Sliding Board, Personal Cares, Compassion and Communication

What We Offer

• Flexible Scheduling
• Weekly pay via direct deposit and access to Daily Pay
• Competitive pay: $19-23/hr
• Premium pay for Hoyer Clients $20-$23/hr
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health insurance options
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 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 hands on experience (home care or facility)
• Proficient with Hoyer Lift, Gait Belt, and Sit-to-Stand transfers and willing to provide in home setting
• 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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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