Nurse Assistant Certified CNA - Neuro Days
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How this pay compares
This posting states $18–$27 an hour. 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, so this one is within 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), 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
Workplace injuries
Deaconess Regional Healthcare Services IL in Marion reported 14 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 576,137 hours worked: 4.9 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. None describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Heartland Regional Medical Center
Medicare gives Heartland Regional Medical Center 2 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Illinois's hospitals average 3.0). 82% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Illinois hospitals by rating.
What this hospital paid
By Heartland Regional Medical Center's report to Medicare, its nursing aide hours averaged $18.01 an hour in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits, against $24.22 an hour across Illinois's hospitals. An average over every such hour, not this job's pay: the posting states its own. What Illinois hospitals pay nurses.
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
CNA and patient care technician jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 16.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 69.3%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 2.05x · Clicks 121
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.6% · Stating an hourly rate 47.7%
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About the job
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Deaconess Illinois Medical Center | Days
Compensation: $18.00 - $27.00/hour
Start a Meaningful Career in Patient Care
At Deaconess Illinois Medical Center, our Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) play a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our patients. If you're passionate about helping others and thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment, we'd love to have you join our team.
As a CNA, you'll work alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals to support patients throughout their hospital stay, providing comfort, assistance, and exceptional care when it matters most.
What You'll Do
As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will provide direct patient support and assist the nursing team with daily patient care activities.
Responsibilities include
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding
- Take and record vital signs accurately
- Assist with patient mobility, transfers, ambulation, and positioning
- Provide comfort measures and support to patients and families
- Observe and report changes in patient condition to the nursing team
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment
- Support nurses and other healthcare professionals in delivering quality patient care
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members
Qualifications
Required
- Current Illinois Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred
- Previous healthcare experience, though not required
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
- Commitment to providing exceptional patient experiences
Why Choose Deaconess?
We believe our team members are our greatest asset. That's why we invest in your growth, well-being, and success through comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.
Benefits & Perks
- Flexible scheduling options
- Full-time, part-time, and supplemental opportunities
- Day, evening, and night shift availability
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Payactiv – access earned wages before payday
- Career advancement opportunities
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Retirement savings plans
Additional Compensation Opportunities
Shift Incentives
Eligible for evening, night, and weekend shift incentives based on company policies and applicable job codes.
Performance Bonus
Potential eligibility for performance-based bonus opportunities based on established metrics and organizational guidelines.
Join Our Team
Whether you're an experienced CNA or looking to continue growing your healthcare career, Deaconess Illinois Medical Center offers a supportive environment where your compassion, dedication, and skills make a difference every day.
Apply today and become part of a team committed to exceptional patient care and professional excellence.
From Deaconess Health System's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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