About this role
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is hiring a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for its Hospice Fieldwork program, serving patients throughout the Greater Chicago / Great Lakes Region from its Hinsdale, IL base.
### What you'll do
- Deliver hands-on personal care including bathing, oral hygiene, nail and foot care, and assistance with ADLs in patients' homes, SNFs, and assisted living facilities.
- Support patient mobility and perform range-of-motion activities as outlined in each individualized plan of care.
- Prepare and serve meals or snacks and assist patients with eating and drinking as needed.
- Communicate with patients and family members to assess living conditions, ensure safety, and respond to emotionally difficult situations.
- Document each patient visit and activities performed in the electronic medical record, flagging needs for other disciplines when appropriate.
- Participate in team meetings, in-service training, and department activities to support coordinated hospice care.
### What we're looking for
- Active Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) licensure — required.
- Valid driver's license and personal auto insurance — required (fieldwork role with travel).
- BLS/CPR certification — required.
- High school diploma or equivalent — required.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and written/verbal English communication — required.
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) credential — preferred.
### What's included
- Pay range: $17.17–$27.46/hr (~$35,714–$57,117 annualized).
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance effective Day One.
- Paid time off from Day One.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Four weeks of fully paid parental leave.
- Mental health resources and whole-person well-being support.
### About the practice
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale is a faith-based health system committed to whole-person care — body, mind, and spirit. The hospice fieldwork team operates across the Great Lakes Region, providing compassionate end-of-life support in skilled nursing facilities and private homes. The organization emphasizes career development and a mission-driven culture grounded in community service.