Lead CNA

Asbury Village • Bartlett, IL

18h

About The Position

Hearthwood Senior Living is seeking an experienced, dependable, and motivated Lead Certified Nursing Assistant to guide the caregiving team, support nursing staff, and help deliver quality resident care. The Lead CNA serves as a primary CNA resource on the unit during their shift, combining hands-on care with day-to-day team coordination and mentorship.

The role supports resident safety, dignity, and continuity of care; helps coordinate assignments and monitor care tasks; assists with resident and family concerns and transitions; and communicates with nursing leadership. The Lead CNA also helps welcome and orient new CNAs and promotes a compassionate, accountable, and collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• Current, active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in good standing, as required by state regulations.
• Previous CNA experience in senior living, skilled nursing, long-term care, or a similar healthcare setting.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, resident-centered approach to care and a genuine desire to serve older adults.
• Ability to guide, encourage, and support fellow team members.
• Sound judgment, reliability, and flexibility, with the ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to provide hands-on resident care and help meet unit needs when staffing challenges arise.
• Commitment to resident dignity, safety, privacy, and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary CNA resource on the unit during the shift, providing guidance, support, and hands-on assistance to team members.
• Provide direct resident care when needed, including during critical staffing shortages, to support resident safety and continuity of care.
• Assist with assigning CNA workloads and balancing resident assignments.
• Monitor completion of resident care tasks throughout the shift and help ensure residents’ needs are met.
• Help address resident and family concerns empathetically and professionally, escalating issues to nursing leadership when appropriate.
• Assist with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Welcome new CNAs, assist with orientation, share best practices, and help team members build confidence.
• Promote teamwork, respectful communication, accountability, and a supportive work environment.
• Communicate important updates, identify care concerns, and collaborate with nursing leadership and the clinical team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed