CNA IPU-Nights

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; 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 and Serious Illness Care in Joliet, Illinois, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for our inpatient unit. In this role, you will provide quality patient care, assist with daily living activities, and monitor patient conditions. The position requires 12-hour shifts, three nights a week from 7 pm to 7:30 am, including rotating weekends and holidays.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and current CNA certification. We offer competitive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) matching program.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a hospital setting, nursing home or long-term care is preferred.
• Meets the training requirements of Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care, emotional support, and companionship to patients.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and daily living activities.
• Monitor, document, and report patient condition and changes to the RN.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Emotional support

Patient safety

Documentation skills

Personal care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current 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 a hospital setting, nursing home or long-term care is preferred. Our Inpatient Unit team works 12-hour shifts in our facility. The position works three (3) shifts a week from 7 pm – 7:30 am 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 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