BrightStar Care is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants for home care positions providing direct patient support under the supervision of a registered nurse. This role focuses on delivering personal care services to clients in their homes, with flexibility to work full-time or part-time hours across day and overnight shifts.
Clinical Setting
Home-based care with one-to-one patient care delivery. Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process.
Responsibilities
- Provide hygiene care including bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, undressing, toileting, feeding, and meal preparation
- Perform linen changes and light housekeeping as directed
- Take and record vital signs, height, and weight as necessary
- Assist clients with active and passive range of motion exercises as defined by the plan of care
- Document observed changes and report them to the Director of Nursing
- Assist clients with walking, transportation to medical appointments, outdoor activities, and shopping
- Develop and promote a safe environment through adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards
- Ensure client rights are maintained and upheld
Schedule and Shifts
- 12-hour shifts available
- 7pm-7am overnight shifts and 7pm-7am day shifts available daily
- Work as many or as few hours as desired
- Weekend and evening opportunities available
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Successful completion of a nursing assistant program
- Current CNA certification
- Minimum one year of documented caregiving experience
- Minimum one year of experience working with patients with Alzheimer's disease or dementia
- Current CPR certification
- Negative TB skin test or chest X-ray
- Physical examination clearance for CNA-type work
- Reliable transportation to Downtown Chicago
- Ability to maintain HIPAA compliance and client confidentiality
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay: $19-$21 per hour
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- Access to Daily Pay option
- Free continuing education
- GPS time and attendance technology for scheduling and care information access
- Work variety across multiple assignments, procedures, and treatments
- National opportunities with over 250 BrightStar locations in the United States