Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care·Joliet, Illinois
Provide quality patient care and assistance with activities of daily living for patients in an inpatient hospice unit. Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, reporting changes to RNs, and offering emotional support to families.
Founded in 1982 as Joliet Area Community Hospice, Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is an independent, nonprofit healthcare provider licensed in 11 counties in northwest Illinois. We provide exceptional serious illness care, hospice care and grief support for adults and children.
The majority of our direct patient care is in the field with Lightways team members providing care in the home, nursing facility or assisted living facility. We also have a 24-bed inpatient unit in Joliet. Non-clinical staff are based out of our Joliet administrative offices.
CNA - Inpatient As a member of this dynamic team, your responsibilities would include providing quality patient care to our patients and assisting them with their ADL’s. Prior experience in hospital setting, nursing home or long-term care preferred. Our Inpatient Unit team works 12-hour shifts in our facility. The position works three (3) shifts a week from 7pm – 7:30am with rotating weekends and holidays.
Provide compassionate care, emotional support, and companionship to patients and families Assist with personal care, mobility, and daily living activities Monitor, document, and report patient condition and changes to the RN Ensure patient safety and proper use of equipment Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable home environment Follow care plans, policies, and participate in training and team activities
High school diploma or GED. Meets the training requirements of Illinois. Current CNA certification.
401(k) matching Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Pet Insurance Personal Time Off Holiday Paid
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a current CNA certification. Prior experience in a hospital, nursing home, or long-term care setting is preferred.
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