CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
How this pay compares
This posting states $19–$22 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Illinois post a median of $21.87 an hour, the middle half $20.67–$22.80, across 287 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in Illinois earn a median of $22.10 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Earn top dollar working one-on-one with patients in the safety of their home environment! Provide personalized care and make a difference in someone's life. Apply now to be considered for immediate full-time, part-time and registry positions. Benefits to eligible employees include flexible scheduling, weekly pay, PTO, bonus programs, and highly competitive pay rates. Full-time staff also have health insurance options.
Responsibilities of the CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- Provide care as directed by a nursing supervisor, including but not limited to: bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, toileting
- Checking and recording vital signs
- Assist patients with daily tasks such as meal preparation, laundry, and light housekeeping to live independently at home
From BrightStar Care of Elmwood Park's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About BrightStar Care of Elmwood Park
BrightStar Care of Elmwood Park hires nurses, nursing assistants and caregivers in Elmwood Park and Melrose Park in Illinois.
Hires in IllinoisPay on its listings: 50% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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