Home Care CNA (La Grange, Maywood, Oak Park)

BrightStar Care - Anchorage; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Weekly pay via direct deposit andDaily

Competitive pay $18-21/hr

Premium pay for Hoyer Clients $20-23

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance options

Paid time off (PTO)

RN clinical oversight and support

Employee referral bonus program

Career growth

Free continuing education

Job summary

BrightStar Care - Anchorage is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the Western Suburbs IL region. Shifts are available full-time & part-time with immediate start. RN oversight provided; opportunities for career growth and ongoing education.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, vital signs, transfer support, and companionship, with training provided for specialized equipment and patient needs.

Qualifications

• Completion of a state-approved Nursing Assistant program.
• Active CNA certification in good standing (Illinois).
• CPR certification is required.
• Minimum 1 year of healthcare experience (home care or facility).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care as directed by the nursing supervisor and the client’s care plan.
• Assist with personal care needs such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
• Take and record vital signs accurately.
• Support mobility and transfers using transfer equipment (Hoyer Lift, Gait Belt, Sit-to-Stand).
• Provide specialized care for clients with G-tubes, tracheostomies, and ventilators (training or experience required).
• Assist with feeding, meal prep, and light housekeeping.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Transport clients to appointments and community activities, when needed.

Skills

English communication

CPR certified

Empathetic demeanor

Team player

Education

State-approved CNA program

Tools

Hoyer Lift

Gait Belt

Sit-to-Stand transfers

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Western Suburbs: La Grange, Oak Park, Maywood, IL (surrounding western suburbs)

Compensation: $18-$21 per hour
Shifts Available: Weekdays & Weekends | 7am–7pm, 7pm–7am
Positions Available: Full-time & Part-time | Immediate Start

What We Offer

• Flexible Scheduling
• Weekly pay via direct deposit and access to Daily Pay
• Competitive pay: $18-21/hr
• Premium pay for Hoyer Clients $20-$23/hr
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health insurance options
• Paid time off (PTO)
• RN clinical oversight and support
• Employee referral bonus program
• Opportunities for career growth
• Free continuing education
• Employee and Nurse of the Month recognition
• HomeCare Pulse Employer of Choice award winner

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care as directed by the nursing supervisor and the client’s care plan
• Assist with personal care needs such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
• Take and record vital signs accurately
• Support mobility and transfers using Hoyer Lift, Gait Belt, Sit-to-Stand, and other transfer equipment
• Provide specialized care for clients with G-tubes, tracheostomies, and ventilators (training or experience required)
• Assist with feeding, meal prep, and light housekeeping
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Transport clients to appointments and community activities, when needed

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of healthcare experience (home care or facility)
• Proficient with Hoyer Lift, Gait Belt, and Sit-to-Stand transfers and willing to provide in home setting
• Completion of a state-approved Nursing Assistant program
• Active CNA certification in good standing (Illinois)
• CPR certification (required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license (if applicable)
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Empathetic, dependable, and team-oriented

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.