Suncrest Hospice·Thornton Township, Illinois
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct resident care in accordance with established care plans and assessments. They work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality hospice services while adhering to company policies and safety guidelines.
Why Suncrest At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!
Actual Work/Life Balance Competitive Pay Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Paid Time Off 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades Details The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position works under the direction of the Director of CNA Services (or designee) and is responsible for providing resident care to assigned residents in accordance with resident assessments, care plans and as directed by nursing management. The CNA works with other licensed care staff to coordinate the proper types of care to residents and strictly follows all Company nursing policies and procedures as well as safety guidelines.
Strong commitment to improving quality of life while partnering with our community organizations in patient care Ability to work well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and aide leadership Eager to gain higher level of opportunities such as certifications and further education Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team Able to work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state(s) of practice
Candidates must hold a valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of practice. Additionally, they must possess reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and auto insurance to perform daily patient visits.
Market context
Certified Nursing Assistant positions in Illinois are commonly driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and other patient-care settings. Competition can be strong because employers typically look for a completed CNA program, a current state certificate, and timely CPR or BLS compliance; this posting also includes dental, disability, life, PTO, and vision benefits. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and prepare to show recent hands-on patient-care experience.
