Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant We are looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant for an active, total care client in downtown Chicago. Ideally, available 7am-3pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays ongoing. (Additional shifts available if you'd like more hours than 32) Pay for this specific client is $23/Hour. (Pay for other clients you may pick up varies $20-$23/hour for Hoyer Clients) 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 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 patients 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 Experience working with Hoyer Lifts and comfortable using Hoyer Lifts in Home Care 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 clients 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.