CNA Field Specialist

Certified Nursing Assistant
Compensation: $23/ Hour

Job type: Full-Time

Shift and schedule: Flexible

We're on the lookout for an awesome Field Specialist who can provide top-notch, personalized care to our clients and help out our team of CNAs in the field. If you're an experienced CNA who loves offering great care and enjoys leading a team, we'd be excited to chat with you!


What We Offer:

At BrightStar Care, we value each of our employees and care about their well-being. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:


Responsibilities

• Serve as a working supervisor for CNA staff in the field, offering guidance, mentorship, and on-the-spot support.
• Step in to cover open shifts as needed, maintaining continuity and quality of care for clients.
• Monitor CNA performance in the field and provide real-time coaching and feedback.
• Provide hands-on care as directed by the nursing supervisor, including transferring, bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, toileting, vital signs, and height/weight measurements as needed.
• Follow the patient's plan of care and assist with daily living tasks such as feeding, meal preparation, light housekeeping, linen changes, transportation to appointments, outdoor activities, and shopping.
• Act as a resource and point of escalation for CNAs, reporting concerns or care issues to the nursing supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of an approved nursing assistant program
• Current, valid CNA certification in good standing
• CPR certification and a negative TB skin test or chest X-ray
• Minimum of 2-3 years of healthcare experience, with at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory capacity preferred
• Valid driver's license with a reliable, insured vehicle
• Flexibility to cover open shifts across the Chicagoland area as needed
• Ability to work independently and lead others with minimal supervision
• Strong empathy, communication skills, professionalism, and teamwork
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect patient information
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, reach, twist, push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs (assistance needs vary by client mobility)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or based on disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.