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

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care

Illinois

On-site

USD 21,000 - 29,000

Full time

14 days+

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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 and Serious Illness Care is seeking a Field CNA to join our team serving DuPage County and surrounding areas. The role involves providing compassionate in-home care, assisting with daily living activities, and observing and reporting patient conditions to the RN. Travel between locations is required.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with opportunities to contribute to a supportive interdisciplinary team dedicated to high-quality hospice and serious illness care.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.
Current CNA certification.
Requires a valid driver’s license and a properly insured vehicle that complies with state/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.
Ensure patient safety and proper use of equipment.
Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable home environment.
Follow care plans, policies, and participate in training and team activities.
Position requires outside travel – primarily DuPage County (Addison, Elmhurst, Lombard, Oakbrook Terrace) and surrounding areas.

Skills

Compassionate care

Observation & reporting

Mobility assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current CNA certification

Valid driver’s license & insured vehicle

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.

About Lightways Hospice

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
Ensure patient safety and proper use of equipment
Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable home environment
Follow care plans, policies, and participate in training and team activities
Position requires outside travel- Primarily DuPage County (Addison, Elmhurst, Lombard, Oakbrook Terrace)- will include surrounding area based on census

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