Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Daily pay
- CNA certification
How this pay compares
This posting states $19.50–$26 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
Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a union bargains for workers at The Citadel of Sterling here: Service Employees International Union Healthcare HCII at Sterling, IL (100 workers, contract up for renewal 30 Apr 2025). The union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in it. Healthcare union contracts.
Staffing at Citadel of Sterling,the, by Medicare's record
One nurse aide on duty for every 12.0 residents at an average hour (Illinois's middle home: 11.9); 33.7% of its nursing staff left in a year (Illinois: 43.5%); Medicare staffing rating 1 of 5. From what the home reports to Medicare from its payroll (Oct 2026); day shifts have more aides than nights. Its staffing in full.
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
The Citadel of Sterling is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join their team! The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) helps patients/residents with comprehensive and personalized health care needs under the supervision of a nurse. The CNA assists patients/residents with activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, toileting and exercising. At this facility, this position is collectively bargained under the union.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Duties and Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Director of Nursing or CNA Supervisor, the CNAs work closely with the nursing staff to ensure coordination of patient care.
- Provides physical support for patients/resident’s daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring to/from bed, toileting, walking, standing, or exercising.
- Assists patients with daily medication and supplements.
- Ensures proper resident/patient diet based on their dietary restrictions.
- Examines patients for open wounds, bruises, or blood in urine.
- Notes and communicates patient/resident behavior and changes in mood.
- Cleans rooms and bed linens.
- Checks and records vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Answers to patient calls and needs.
- All other duties, as assigned.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Qualifications and Skills
- Good collaboration and teamwork skills with the nursing staff.
- Familiarity with symptoms and signs of improvement for a number of medical conditions.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
- Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED.
- State Certified Nursing Assistant License/Certification.
- Must be CPR Certified.
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.
- Must be able to push, pull move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
- May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
- Meet all health requirements as needed.
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 The Citadel of Sterling's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About The Citadel of Sterling
The Citadel of Sterling is a 121 (source: Medicare Care Compare: The Citadel of Sterling)-bed nursing home in Sterling, IL, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: The Citadel of Sterling
Based in Sterling, ILHires in IllinoisPay on its listings: 75% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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