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CNA - Des Plaines, IL

High Point Residence
Des Plaines, IL Full Time | Other
POSTED ON 9/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/14/2026
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Des Plaines, IL
Supportive Living | Assisted Living | Memory Care

Schedule: Full-Time | 12-Hour Shifts
Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
3.5 Days per Week | Every Other Weekend Required

About the Role

We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our growing team in Des Plaines.

As a CNA, you will provide hands-on care and daily support to residents while promoting dignity, independence, comfort, and quality of life. You will work closely with our nursing and leadership teams to provide attentive, respectful, and person-centered care in a welcoming senior living environment.

We are looking for team members who genuinely enjoy working with older adults and take pride in making a difference each day.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the State of Illinois

  • Dependable attendance and ability to work scheduled shifts

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Basic computer and documentation skills

Preferred:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Previous experience in senior living, supportive living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, or another healthcare setting

  • Experience providing direct care to older adults or individuals with disabilities

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene

  • Assist with mobility, transfers, repositioning, and ambulation

  • Obtain and accurately document vital signs as directed

  • Assist residents during mealtimes and provide feeding assistance when needed

  • Provide companionship, emotional support, and encouragement

  • Observe residents and promptly report changes in condition, behavior, or needs to the nursing team

  • Respond promptly and professionally to resident call lights and requests

  • Assist with changing bed linens, restocking supplies, and other resident care needs

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable resident environment

  • Follow infection control, safety, confidentiality, and community policies

  • Communicate effectively with residents, families, nurses, and other team members

What We're Looking For

Our ideal CNA is someone who is:

  • Compassionate, patient, and respectful

  • Dependable and committed to their scheduled shifts

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced senior living environment

  • A strong communicator and team player

  • Attentive to changes in resident needs and condition

  • Committed to protecting resident dignity, safety, and independence

Join Our Team

Our CNAs are an essential part of our resident care team. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents while working alongside a supportive team committed to providing quality care.

If you're a compassionate CNA looking for a rewarding opportunity in supportive living, assisted living, or memory care, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our growing team!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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