Home Health Aid, CNA, FT, Days- Calumet City, South Holland, Dolton, Glenwood, Lynwood, Posen, Thornton, Burnham, Riverdale, Lansing

As a Home Health Aide (CNA) with Advocate Hospice Services, you will play a meaningful role in supporting patients and families through compassionate, skilled care. This role is an essential part of the Interdisciplinary Team, focused on comfort, dignity, safety, and quality of life for those receiving hospice services.
If you find purpose in caring for others and thrive in a patient-centered environment, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.
📍 Position Details
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift, 8a-5p
Territory: South Suburban Communities (travel required)
💙 What You’ll Do
Patient Care & Safety
Provide competent, compassionate patient care as assigned
Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) to promote comfort, dignity, and functional goals
Monitor patient condition and report changes to the RN/Supervisor or Case Manager
Perform personal care including bathing, feeding, linen changes, laundry, and light room cleaning
Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure) as assigned
Provide skin care and assist with patient repositioning to prevent skin breakdown
Safely use equipment to ensure patient comfort and safety
Demonstrate understanding of hospice philosophy and provide calm, supportive care to terminally ill patients
Professional Practice & Communication
Work independently with reliability, professionalism, and consistent attendance
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care team members
Participate in case conferences and Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings
Complete accurate and timely documentation in accordance with agency, state, federal, and accreditation requirements
Maintain strict patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and privacy standards
Quality, Compliance & Improvement
Participate actively in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives
Demonstrate cost-effective care practices
Assist with identifying problems and implementing solutions
Participate in quality improvement projects as assigned
Complete required in-services, hospice education hours, and OSHA training
Cooperate with supervisory visits and scheduling requirements
Provide care in accordance with all regulatory rules and standards
Teamwork & Professional Development
Work collaboratively and respectfully with all team members
Demonstrate flexibility to support departmental and service office needs
Identify personal development needs and contribute to a learning plan
Maintain and enhance Home Health Aide skills
Support team, office, company, and organizational goals
✅ What You’ll Need
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of one year of nurse’s aide experience
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the State of Illinois
Valid driver’s license issued by the DMV
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Ability to care for patients across all age groups
💪 Physical Requirements
Ability to travel throughout assigned service areas in all weather conditions and on all road types, including expressways
Ability to assist with ambulation, repositioning, turning, and transferring patients (up to 200 pounds with assistance/equipment)
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds independently
Use patient‑handling equipment and team assistance for lifts over 35 pounds
Ability to work in private residences that may have limited accessibility
Join a Team That Cares
At Advocate Hospice Services, compassion and excellence guide everything we do. If you’re ready to bring comfort, dignity, and support to patients and families when they need it most, we encourage you to apply.
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.