Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Recreational Services Aide
- CNA certification
How this pay compares
This posting states $15–$15.23 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Illinois post a median of $22 an hour, the middle half $21–$23.25, across 300 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), 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
About the job
PA Peterson at the Citadel is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Recreational Services Aide to join their team! The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Recreational Services Aide assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of recreational, physical, emotional and psychosocial programs in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Recreational Services Aide Duties and Responsibilities
- Implements activity programming as planned and assigned to meet the functional levels, needs and interests of each resident.
- Assists residents to and from activity programs and outings.
- Maintains good rapport with family members and encourages family support in programs.
- Provides input to the assessment and evaluation of the resident’s participation when requested.
- Communicates a resident’s concerns and responses to interventions to immediate supervisor.
- Supports a resident’s individual needs, preferences, customary routines and choices.
- All other duties, as assigned.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Recreational Services Aide Qualifications and Skills
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to perform the tasks required and lead groups in activities.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Recreational Services Aide Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of prior experience in a relevant role, preferred.
- At least one year of experience working in a healthcare setting.
- State Certified Nursing Assistant License/Certificate
- Current CPR certificate or become certified within 90 days of employment, preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
Citadel Healthcare Benefits
- Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
- 401(k) with company match
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance.
- Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
- Innovative Training Programs
- Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
- Paid Time Off
Apply to join a growing team today!
Citadel Healthcare has a long and successful history of providing long and short-term skilled nursing care. At Citadel, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome- our number one goal.
Citadel Healthcare has been nominated as a Great Place to Work. Please click on the link to learn more about our facilities. We look forward to receiving your application! https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7020324
We don’t just offer care for you – we care about you.
Citadel Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.
From Omnia Healthcare Group's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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