What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Tue-Wed-Thur Overnights position at Brightstar Care of Chicago and La Grange?
Now Hiring experienced CNA's for a home care client. 12-Hour Shifts, 7pm - 7am on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays starting end of July. (We have additonal clients for more hours, if you have some weekend overnight availability as well) Come join a team that upholds a Higher Standard of Care with BrightStar Care of Chicago!
What We Offer:
At BrightStar Care we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:
- Flexible Scheduling to fit your needs
- Weekly Pay with Daily Pay Options
- Mileage Reimbursement for clinical / administrative positions
- Paid Time-Off Plans
- Free Training
- Part of a team with RN Oversight
- Employee referral bonus
- Enterprise Champion for Quality 10 YEARS RUNNING!
- Mobile shift access
- Every BrightStar Care location is independently owned and operated
- We promote from within
- Free continuing education
- HomeCare Pulse Employer of Choice
- Variety of in-home and assisted living assignments, procedures, and treatments
- Mobile time tracking and care notes, employees can easily clock in and out for work right from a mobile device. Online or offline
- Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process!
We strongly live our value of a work-life balance by providing our employees with the following:
- We offer flexible work schedules on a variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments
- Weekend and evening opportunities, in-home and facility based
Responsibilities
- Providing care as directed by a nursing supervisor, including but not limited to: bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, undressing, toileting activities, taking and recording vital signs, and assisting with height and weight measurements, if necessary
- Providing care according to the patient’s plan of care, assistance with daily tasks, including but not limited to: feeding, meal preparation, linen changes, light housekeeping, providing transportation to doctor appointments, outdoor activities, and shopping
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Successful completion of a nursing assistant program
- A current, valid state certification and in good standing
- Certified CPR and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
- Minimum one (1) year of documented health care experience is required (unless participating in an approved Mentor Program)
- Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
- Empathy for the needs of the client
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English and communicate effectively
- Treats clients, staff and the public with courtesy, respect and presents a positive public image.
- Works as a team member.
- Ensures confidentiality and security of the client’s medical information.
- Must be able to stand walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
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.