Certified Nursing Assistant - Weekends
- Weekends
- CNA certification
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $19–$23 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Illinois post a median of $21.87 an hour, the middle half $20.67–$22.80, across 287 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in Illinois earn a median of $22.10 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Home Care Clients - Weekend Shifts
Locations: Downtown Chicago primary and surrounding communities
Compensation: $19-$23 per hour
Shifts Available: Weekends ~ 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 7am-7pm, 7pm-7am - Saturday and Sunday Availability Needed
Positions Available: Part-time
Skills: Hoyer Lift Skills Required, Gait Belt, Sliding Board, Personal Cares, Compassion and Communication
What We Offer
- Flexible Scheduling
- Weekly pay via direct deposit and access to Daily Pay
- Competitive pay: $19-23/hr
- Premium pay for Hoyer Clients $20-$23/hr
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health insurance options
- Paid time off (PTO)
- RN clinical oversight and support
- Employee referral bonus program
- Opportunities for career growth
- Free continuing education
- Employee and Nurse of the Month recognition
- HomeCare Pulse Employer of Choice award winner
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate care as directed by the nursing supervisor and the client’s care plan
- Assist with personal care needs such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
- Take and record vital signs accurately
- Support mobility and transfers using Hoyer Lift, Gait Belt, Sit-to-Stand, and other transfer equipment
- Provide specialized care for clients with G-tubes, tracheostomies, and ventilators (training or experience required)
- Assist with feeding, meal prep, and light housekeeping
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Transport clients to appointments and community activities, when needed
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of healthcare hands on experience (home care or facility)
- Proficient with Hoyer Lift, Gait Belt, and Sit-to-Stand transfers and willing to provide in home setting
- Completion of a state-approved Nursing Assistant program
- Active CNA certification in good standing (Illinois)
- CPR certification (required)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray
- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license (if applicable)
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Empathetic, dependable, and team-oriented
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.
From Brightstar Care of Chicago and La Grange's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Brightstar Care of Chicago and La Grange hires nurses, nursing assistants and front-office staff in Chicago, Berwyn and other towns in Illinois.
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