Certified Nursing Assistant
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
Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a union bargains for workers at Central Nursing Home here: Service Employees International Union Healthcare HCII at Chicago, IL (200 workers, contract up for renewal 30 Apr 2025). The union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in it. Healthcare union contracts.
Staffing at Central Nursing Home, by Medicare's record
One nurse aide on duty for every 16.7 residents at an average hour (Illinois's middle home: 11.9); 45.8% of its nursing staff left in a year (Illinois: 43.5%); Medicare staffing rating 1 of 5. From what the home reports to Medicare from its payroll (Oct 2026); day shifts have more aides than nights. Its staffing in full.
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
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Central Nursing Home – Chicago, IL
Central Nursing Home is seeking compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our nursing team. CNAs play an essential role in supporting residents with daily care needs while helping maintain a safe, respectful, and resident-centered environment.
Opportunities are available across AM, PM, and NOC shifts .
What We Offer
- Next Day Pay available
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Supportive and team-oriented work environment
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunities to grow within the organization
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and meals
- Provide personal care in a respectful and dignified manner
- Answer call lights and respond promptly to resident needs
- Assist with transfers, repositioning, and mobility as directed
- Take and document vital signs and other resident information as assigned
- Observe residents and report changes in condition to the nurse
- Assist with maintaining clean and comfortable resident rooms and care areas
- Support restorative and rehabilitative care as assigned
- Follow infection-control, safety, and resident-care procedures
- Maintain resident privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, nursing staff, and other team members
- Complete required documentation accurately and timely
- Perform additional resident-care duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Current and valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the State of Illinois
- Compassionate, dependable, and professional approach to resident care
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to follow instructions and established care procedures
- Ability to work effectively in a long-term care environment
- Must meet applicable health and background requirements
Schedule
Available shifts include
- AM: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- PM: 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM
- NOC: 12:00 AM – 8:30 AM
- Rotating weekends and weekend availability may be required
Work Setting
Skilled Nursing Facility | Long-Term Care
Central Nursing Home is committed to providing quality resident care in a professional and supportive environment. We are looking for CNAs who value teamwork, reliability, and treating residents with dignity and respect.
From Central Nursing Home's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Central Nursing Home
Central Nursing Home is a 245 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Central Nursing Home)-bed nursing home in Chicago, IL, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Central Nursing Home
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