Location & Practice Overview

This full-time Certified Nurse Aide role is based in the Chicago area within a Lifespace senior living community that provides residential support services for older adults.

Practice Type Senior living community
Care Setting On-site residential
Service Focus Resident care support
Geographic Area Chicago, Illinois

Responsibilities

  • Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, feeding, and toileting according to individual care plans.
  • Support safe transfers, mobility, positioning, and escorting residents to dining areas or activities.
  • Observe residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly report findings to nursing staff.
  • Measure and record vital signs as assigned and document activities of daily living provided.
  • Answer call lights promptly and help maintain a clean, safe resident environment while following infection prevention procedures.

The role centers on direct personal care that preserves resident dignity, privacy, and independence while coordinating observations with the nursing team.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold current CNA credentials meeting Illinois requirements and demonstrate experience supporting older adults.

Certification
Active Certified Nursing Assistant credential and Illinois Health Care Worker Registry status
Experience
Minimum one year working with the geriatric population
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Screening
Compliance with applicable state background and competency requirements

Compensation & Benefits

The position offers an hourly rate within the stated range. Additional benefits details are available directly from the employer.

  • Compensation: $17–$22 per hour
  • Full-time employment status

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Full-time
Work Arrangement On-site
Shift Details Not specified in the available posting
Environment Residential senior living community

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The role supports older adults living in a senior living community who require varying levels of assistance with everyday activities.

Age Group Geriatric / older adults
Resident Needs Assistance with activities of daily living
Care Context Residential senior living
Support Level Personalized according to individual care plans

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The position centers on hands-on personal care and daily living support for residents in a senior living environment.

Personal Care Support Bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene assistance
Mobility Assistance Transfers, positioning, and safe movement support
Monitoring & Documentation Vital signs measurement and ADL recording
Safety & Comfort Infection prevention and resident comfort measures

Role Highlights

This CNA role emphasizes respectful, individualized assistance that supports resident independence within a nonprofit senior living community.

  • Direct personal care focused on preserving dignity and independence
  • Work within a nonprofit organization dedicated to older adult residential communities
  • Collaboration with nursing staff on care-plan implementation and condition reporting

About Lifespace Communities, Inc.

Lifespace Communities is a nonprofit senior living organization founded in 1976 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. It operates continuing care retirement communities that offer residential options and support services for older adults across multiple states, including Illinois communities such as Oak Trace in Downers Grove, Beacon Hill in Lombard, and GreenFields of Geneva.

Organization Type Nonprofit
Founded 1976
Headquarters Dallas, Texas
Focus Senior living and continuing care communities

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the specific community location in Chicago confirmed?
The posting lists Chicago, IL. Lifespace operates several Illinois communities in the greater Chicago area; candidates should confirm the exact worksite during the hiring process.
What Illinois registry status is required for this CNA role?
Candidates need appropriate Certified Nursing Assistant qualification and active status on the Illinois Health Care Worker Registry, verifiable through the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Does the one-year geriatric experience requirement apply to this specific posting?
Comparable Lifespace Illinois CNA descriptions list a minimum of one year working with the geriatric population. Applicants should verify this requirement directly with the hiring team for the Chicago vacancy.
Are shift times or weekend expectations listed?
Shift details, weekend requirements, and exact weekly hours are not specified in the available posting and should be confirmed with the employer.
What documentation responsibilities does the CNA handle?
The role includes measuring and recording vital signs as assigned and documenting activities of daily living provided, in coordination with the nursing team.

Working as a Certified Nurse Aide in Chicago Senior Living Communities

Certified Nurse Aides play an important role in maintaining daily care routines within Chicago-area senior living communities. At Lifespace Communities, this position involves supporting residents with different levels of assistance needs while helping nursing teams maintain continuity of care. The work combines personal care, mobility assistance, routine observation, and communication about resident well-being. Candidates interested in this opportunity should have current Illinois CNA credentials and experience with older adults. The full-time position offers $17–$22 per hour in a residential senior living environment.

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