Patient Care Assistant (CNA) - Float Pool
- BLS
Open in 1 location
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Illinois
4 open- $18.00–$26.68/hr
Aurora, IL (opens on this page)
Added 1d ago
- $18.00–$26.68/hr
Aurora, IL (opens on this page)
Added 1d ago
- $18.00–$26.68/hr
Aurora, IL (opens on this page)
Added 1d ago
- $18.00–$26.68/hr
Aurora, IL (opens on this page)
Added 1d ago
How this pay compares
This posting states $18–$26.68 an hour. Open patient care technician jobs in Illinois post a median of $24.15 an hour, the middle half $22.32–$24.15, across 156 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Patient care technicians 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).
Patient care technicians in Illinois: pay by town and employer
Medicare rating of Presence Mercy Medical Center
Medicare gives Presence Mercy Medical Center 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Illinois's hospitals average 3.0). 73% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran as predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Illinois hospitals by rating.
What this hospital paid
By Presence Mercy Medical Center's report to Medicare, its nursing aide hours averaged $26.05 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.
CNA and patient care technician jobs in our research
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- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 1.97x · Clicks 121
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.4% · Stating an hourly rate 47.4%
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About the job
Overview
Department: Float Pool
Schedule: Part-Time, Days
Facility: Mercy Medical Center
Location: 1325 N Highland, Aurora, Illinois 60506
Compensation Range: $18.00 - $26.68
Why Join Mercy Medical Center?
- Join an award-winning community hospital that is part of the nationally recognized Prime Healthcare network, providing employees with the stability and resources of a large health system
- Access comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off, designed to support employees at every stage of their careers.
- Take advantage of tuition reimbursement programs, continuing education opportunities, and specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform.
Interview Process
- Fast, streamlined interview process - no long waits or multiple rounds
- One interview with quick decision‑making
- Flexible interview scheduling to fit your availability
- Apply, interview, and receive an offer quickly!
Responsibilities
The Patient Care Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.2. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.3. Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current. 4. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.5. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.
Facility Specific Requirements (as applicable required)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), State approved Certification required.7. High School Diploma or equivalent
Pay Transparency
Mercy Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.00 - $26.68. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/
Employment Status
Part Time > 59
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
From Prime Healthcare's job posting for Aurora, IL, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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