Certified Nursing Assistant - Weekends

BrightStar Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Weekly pay

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance options

Paid time off (PTO)

RN clinical oversight and support

Employee referral bonus program

Career growth opportunities

Free continuing education

Job summary

BrightStar Care of Chicago and La Grange is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants for weekend home care coverage in Downtown Chicago and surrounding communities. This part-time, hourly role requires weekend availability and offers shifts from early morning to overnight with competitive pay and benefits.

Training and ongoing RN oversight are provided; experience with Hoyer lifts and G-tube care is a plus. You will support residents with personal care, vital signs, mobility, and companionship while

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of healthcare hands on experience (home care or facility).
• Proficient with Hoyer Lift, Gait Belt, and Sit-to-Stand transfers in home settings.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Hoyer lift

Gait belt

Sliding board

Personal care

Compassion

Communication

Education

Nursing Assistant program

CNA certification

CPR certification

Job description

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Certified Nursing Assistant - Weekends

Local Agency: Brightstar Care of Chicago and La Grange Location: Chicago, IL Position Type: Part Time - hourly Req ID: 2872588

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.

Each BrightStar Care agency is individually owned and operated.