CNA Field Specialist

Field Specialists are our go-to field staff that are flexible, have a great attitude and truly want to be a part of a team, making a difference in the lives of our clients by helping keep them staffed during their available hours. See a few notes on the position below:

Availability Every Other Weekend (Saturdays/Sundays) from 7am-11pm.
Assigned Schedule May Vary or Be Changed Weekly/ up to Day of the shift
Guaranteed to offer you 20 Hours of Work within that availability (Must accept any shift offered to be 'guaranteed' paid for that shift or those hours)
Must remain available during those hours and able to get to any shift within the territory within an hour if needed on-call , if not scheduled
Must be willing and able to work with all types of clients, skills, and personalities.
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
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.
Offer of Overtime Hours may be limited for you due to higher payrate of position.
Payrate : $24/Hour
Are you looking for a CNA job where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that truly cares about you? That’s where you can shine. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition and benefits you need. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care employees uphold A Higher Standard.

What We Offer:
At BrightStar Care we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:
Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit
Access to Daily Pay
401(k)
PTO Accrual
Insurance:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Critical Illness
Accident
Term Life
Employee Assistance Program for full time staff
Free Training
Part of a team with RN Oversight
Employee referral bonus
OnCall bonus
Home Health or Facility shifts available
Travel time reimbursement
Enterprise Champion for Quality 10 YEARS RUNNING!
Mobile shift access
Flexible schedule
National company with over 300+ locations
We promote from within
Free continuing education
HomeCare Pulse Employer of Choice
Variety of in-home and assisted living assignments, procedures, and treatments
Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process!
We strongly live our value of a work-life balance by providing our employees with the following:
We offer flexible work schedules on a variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments
Weekend and evening opportunities, in-home
National opportunities with over 300 locations in US
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
Requirements
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.