CNA Field- Addison, Elmhurst, Oak Brook & Surrounding Area

Joliet Area Community Hospice; Illinois; On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Personal Time Off

Holiday Paid

Job summary

Lightways Hospice in Illinois is seeking a Field CNA to join our home-based care team. The role supports patients and families with compassionate personal care and mobility assistance in home and facility settings.

Responsibilities include documenting patient condition changes and communicating with the RN. A valid CNA certification, High School diploma or GED, Illinois training requirements, and a valid driver's license with insurance are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Meets the training requirements of Illinois.
• Current CNA certification.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and a properly insured vehicle that complies with state and organizational standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care, emotional support, and companionship to patients and families.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and daily living activities.
• Monitor, document, and report patient condition and changes to the RN.

Skills

Compassionate care

Emotional support

Personal care

Mobility assistance

Documentation

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Meets Illinois training requirements

Current CNA certification

Job description

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. The schedule is Monday-Friday from 8 AM - 4:30 PM.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate care, emotional support, and companionship to patients and families
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and daily living activities
• Monitor, document, and report patient condition and changes to the RN

  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) matching
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Personal Time Off
  • Holiday Paid