Field CNA

joliethospice; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; 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 is seeking a Field CNA for the North Territory to provide in-home patient care under RN supervision. You will observe and report patient conditions, assist with daily living activities, and support families in compassionate care across home and facility settings.

The role requires a High school diploma or GED, Illinois CNA training, current CNA certification, and a valid driver’s license with insured vehicle.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Meets Illinois training requirements.
• Current CNA certification required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and insured vehicle.

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.

Education

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

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 (North 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.

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

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