CNA- Inpatient Unit- Nights

Joliet Area Community Hospice; Joliet, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Personal Time Off

Holiday Paid

Job summary

Joliet Area Community Hospice in Joliet, IL, is seeking an inpatient CNA to join our compassionate care team. This role supports patients in our 24-bed unit and home settings, with 12-hour shifts from 7am to 7:30pm and rotating weekends/holidays.

You will assist with ADLs, monitor patients, document changes for the RN, and maintain safety and cleanliness in a patient-focused environment. Illinois CNA certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to meet Illinois CNA training requirements.
• Current CNA certification required.

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

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Illinois training requirements met

CNA certification

Job description

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.

CNA - Inpatient

As a member of this dynamic team, your responsibilities would include providing quality patient care to our patients and assisting them with their ADLs. Prior experience in hospital setting, nursing home or long-term care preferred.

Our Inpatient Unit team works 12-hour shifts in our facility. The position works three (3) shifts a week from 7am - 7:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays.

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

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Meets the training requirements of Illinois.
• Current CNA certification.

Benefits:

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