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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospice

Illuminus$20.12–$22.35/hrWaukesha, WIFull time, Part timePosted 3d agoStill open, checked every night

How this pay compares

This posting states $20.12–$22.35 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Wisconsin post a median of $22.38 an hour, the middle half $21–$24.55, across 173 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in Wisconsin earn a median of $21.70 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).

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What Wisconsin requires of a certified nursing assistant

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry, from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Nurse Aide Registry.

  • Training: at least 75 hours, 16 of them supervised clinical practice.
  • Exam: Wisconsin competency exam with a written knowledge test and a skill test, scheduled through Headmaster.

Certified nursing assistant jobs and requirements in Wisconsin

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  • 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

The certified nurse aide performs person centered personal cares, homemaker and companion services for the patient under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Essential Job Functions

  • Maintains and actively promotes effective communication with all individuals.
  • Maintains a positive image of the entity in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision, and values.
  • Responsible for on-call services, as assigned.
  • Perform care as directed by the registered nurse.
  • Daily documentation of type and frequency of cares provided to each resident prior to the end of shift.
  • Respond promptly to resident calls for assistant.
  • Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary staff in the delivery of person centered care.
  • Communicates changes in a resident’s condition to the nurse immediately and accurately.
  • Only perform tasks in which training has been provided.
  • Cooperate with scheduling to accomplish adequate coverage for patient services.
  • Cooperate with supervisory visit every 14 days and on-site registered nurse supervisory visit annually.
  • Practice infection control mitigation at all times.
  • Performs other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

  • Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
  • Ability to relate well to all individuals.
  • Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
  • Ability to adapt to change.

Experience & Training

  • Certified nurse aide registry certification in good standing in the State of Wisconsin.

Schedule

  • Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
  • 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week), 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) or 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Location

  • On the road (a company car is provided)

Pay

  • $20.12 to $22.35 per hour (higher pay may be considered depending on qualifications and experience)

Benefits

  • FREE Direct Primary Care (DPC) for employees enrolled in our health plan - no copays for primary care visits and personalized access to your provider.
  • Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of $0.50 for every $1 you contribute, up to 6%
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Referral Program
  • Company Car (all expenses paid, including gas and maintenance)
  • Mission-driven culture where you can make a meaningful difference every day

(Benefits may vary based on employment status)

Commonheart, a community partner of Illuminus, is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

From Illuminus's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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