Weekend CNA Field Specialist - Every Other Weekend

Brightstar Care of Chicago and La Grange•Chicago, IL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

BrightStar Care of Chicago & La Grange is seeking two (2) Weekend CNA Field Specialists to provide continuity of care to clients every other weekend. This role is for compassionate and experienced Certified Nursing Assistants with home care experience. Field Specialists are flexible, have a great attitude, and are dedicated to making a difference in clients' lives by ensuring they are staffed during available hours. This position requires availability every other weekend (Saturdays/Sundays) from 7 am to 11 pm, with a guaranteed 20 hours of work within that availability. The assigned schedule may vary or change weekly, and the specialist must accept any shift offered to be guaranteed paid for those hours. The role requires remaining available during scheduled hours and the ability to reach any shift within the territory within an hour if on-call. The specialist must be willing and able to work with all types of clients, skills, and personalities. A minimum of 5 years of recent experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, with training and willingness to use Hoyer Lifts and Transfers, is required. Professional presentation and communication with supervisors, staff, clients, and family members are essential. Reliable transportation and a cell phone are necessary for shifts in both Downtown Chicago and Western Suburbs. The ability to work with pets (friendly cats and/or dogs) is also required, along with a deep understanding of HIPAA and Confidentiality. Additional shifts can be picked up during the week, but maintaining the weekend availability agreement is necessary for the higher pay rate. Overtime hours may be limited due to the higher pay rate. The pay rate is $24/hour.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of recent experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant
Trained on Hoyer Lifts and Transfers and willing to use them in the home
Present and Communicate Professionally with Supervisors, Other Staff, Clients, and Family Members at all times
Reliable Transportation and Cell Phone to Use and get to shifts in both Downtown Chicago and Western Suburbs if needed
Must be able to work with pets (friendly cats and/or dogs) if needed
Have a Deep understanding of HIPAA and Confidentiality when working with clients and their family members
A current, valid state certification and in good standing
High school diploma or GED
Successful completion of a nursing assistant program
Certified CPR and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
Cleared Physical to work as a caregiver
Minimum one (1) year of documented health care experience is required
Licensed driver with insured and reliable automobile
Must be able to stand walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull up to 50 lbs. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client. Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds.

Nice To Haves

You have the ability to pick up additional shifts during the week and on days outside of this Weekend Field Specialist Availability, but must maintain the above agreement and hours of availability as well to maintain the higher payrate.

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 patient’s 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