Care Assistant/CNA/PRN
- PRN / per diem
- BLS
- CNA certification
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Illinois post a median of $22 an hour, the middle half $20.66–$23.25, across 360 jobs that state their pay. Certified nursing assistants employed in Illinois earn a median of $22.10 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Certified nursing assistants in Illinois: pay by town and employer
What Illinois requires of a certified nursing assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on the Illinois Health Care Worker Registry, from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
- Training: at least 120 hours, 40 of them supervised clinical practice.
Certified nursing assistant jobs and requirements in Illinois
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About the job
Overview
Benedictine, where your potential can thrive…come join us.
Our Care Assistants do an amazing job of maintaining positive communication and interaction with residents, families and other team members to ensure resident safety and well-being - that is what our residents deserve from Benedictine Associates.
Responsibilities
- The Care Assistant provides resident care and report to clinical team members.
- The Care Assistant performs and/or assists in general care and services for residents as outlined in care plans.
Qualifications
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
- Must be able to observe and report resident status and implement care plans
- BLS Certification.
Benedictine and our Ministry partners are a non-profit senior care organization founded by the sisters of St. Scholastica that operates on four core values: Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect, and Justice. We pride ourselves on having an extraordinary team of associates, with outstanding hearts. Our focus is to provide a comforting and empowering culture for our residents and our team members, to help you grow and succeed. With opportunities available throughout the upper Midwest, we need big hearts like yours!
EEO/AA/Vet Friendly
Salary Range
18.00-18.50
Benefits Statement
A robust benefits package is available to eligible associates, designed to meet the needs of every stage of life, including paid time off (PTO), retirement, medical, dental, vision, education assistance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits. For more information visit our website at www.benedictineliving.org.
Additional Information
The position does require an active Illinois CNA certification.
From Benedictine's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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