Certified Nursing Assistant
- CNA certification
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About the job
Certified Nursing Assistant CNA | Senior Living
$20/hour | Full- Time
Ridgeland Senior Living | CIMA Senior Living | Matteson, IL
Make a difference in someone's life every day.
At Ridegland Senior Living, we offer fulfilling roles in assisted living and memory care, where staff can make a meaningful impact while working in a respectful and enriching setting.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Pay: $20.00/hour + Credit for experience
- Flexible Schedule:
- Full-Time Days | 7:00AM - 3:00PM
- Alternating weekends and holidays
- Supportive Team: We value our employees s as much as our residents
- Quick Hiring: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours
What You'll Do
- Provide hands-on care, physical and emotional support to each resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home-like environment for those residents living at Ridgeland Senior Living
- Assist residents with tasks of daily living as indicated on the Service Agreement/Care Plan, and other services as delegated by the Director of Health and Wellness
What You'll Need
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- 1- 2 years of experience required in assisted living or skilled nursing
- IL CNA License
- There will be three consecutive days of training that are required, along with completion of Educare training, prior to working any scheduled shifts.
Benefits Available to You
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Perks at Work Discount Program
To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.
Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
From Cima Senior Living's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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