Night Shift Nursing Aide: Patient Care & Comfort

aah; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant for full-time night shift. This 36-hour-per-week role includes 12-hour shifts with alternating weekends and holidays. The position pays $20.80–$31.20 per hour, with benefits eligibility.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, support for daily activities, communication with patients and families, and adherence to safety and infection-control practices. Requires Illinois CNA certification and high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Courteous and professional interpersonal skills.
• Basic math calculation skills.

Responsibilities

• Introduce self and role to patient at start of shift.
• Place call light and phone within patient reach.
• Listen to patients and solicit information about their needs.
• Involve patients in decisions about their care.
• Assist patients with elimination needs and daily care.
• Transport, lift and position patients as directed.
• Ambulate and assist with meals as needed.
• Communicate with patients, families and health care professionals.

Skills

Good communication

Courteous interpersonal

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant certification (IL)

Job description

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant for full-time night shift. This 36-hour-per-week role includes 12-hour shifts with alternating weekends and holidays. The position pays $20.80–$31.20 per hour, with benefits eligibility.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, support for daily activities, communication with patients and families, and adherence to safety and infection-control practices. Requires Illinois CNA certification and high school diploma.