In Home CNA Care Lead - Full Time

Location: Rock Falls, Illinois and will travel throughout Whiteside County
Hours: Full Time – Monday through Friday and Every Other Weekend

Job Posting – CNA Care Lead

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Care Lead to join our team. In this leadership-focused role, you will provide high-quality, personalized care to clients while also supporting the clinical operations of our caregiving team.

The CNA Care Lead serves as both a hands-on caregiver and a mentor to other caregivers, helping ensure consistent, high-quality care across all client visits. This position is ideal for an experienced CNA who enjoys a variety of responsibilities, building strong relationships with clients, and supporting fellow caregivers through training, supervision, and guidance.

Responsibilities

As a CNA Care Lead, you will provide one-on-one care to clients while supporting care team coordination and quality assurance. Responsibilities may include:

Client Care

• Assisting clients with personal care, bathing, and hygiene
• Obtaining and documenting vital signs prior to providing care
• Supporting daily living activities and mobility
• Providing companionship and social engagement
• Assisting with light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation
• Running errands or assisting clients with appointments
• Maintaining professional standards while ensuring client dignity, comfort, and safety

Care Leadership & Team Support

• Conducting chart audits to ensure accurate and complete documentation from caregivers
• Performing supervisory visits with home care clients to monitor care quality and client satisfaction
• Assisting with Start of Care visits for new clients, helping initiate services and ensure a smooth transition into care
• Updating and maintaining care plans to reflect client needs and service changes
• Training and onboarding new caregivers and CNAs, providing mentorship and support
• Communicating observations, client updates, and team feedback to the care coordination team

This role combines direct client care with leadership responsibilities, helping maintain high standards of service while supporting a strong and collaborative caregiving team.

Qualifications

• Current CNA Certification
• Previous caregiving experience required; leadership or mentoring experience preferred
• Reliable transportation for local travel
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach
• Ability to adapt to different care environments and client needs
• Comfortable supervising and training other caregivers

Why You’ll Love It

• Flexible schedules that fit your lifestyle
• Weekly pay (every Friday!)
• Competitive wages – Based on experience, shift, and location
• Training and leadership development opportunities
• Work 1:1 with clients in a rewarding environment
• Opportunity to mentor caregivers and help shape quality care
• Make a real difference in people’s lives

This position offers the opportunity to combine hands-on caregiving with leadership responsibilities, helping ensure exceptional care for clients while supporting and guiding the caregiving team.