CNA Jobs in Illinois

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a vital role in the nursing industry as they provide basic care to patients and assist nurses with medical procedures. CNA's tasks include taking patient's vital signs, helping with daily activities such as eating, bathing and walking, cleaning and sanitizing patient areas, and providing emotional support to patients and their families. Additionally, they assist with procedures like wound care and specimen collection. The role is essential to ensuring the smooth operation of healthcare facilities and enhancing patient satisfaction and care.

To become a CNA, an individual must have a high school diploma or GED, complete a state-approved education program, and pass a competency exam. Essential skills for a CNA include strong interpersonal and communication skills, physical stamina, empathy, and attention to detail. Prior to becoming a CNA, an individual may have had roles such as a Home Health Aide, Personal Care Assistant, or Medical Assistant. These roles provide valuable experience and exposure to the healthcare environment and patient care, offering a solid foundation for a career as a CNA.

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The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member at our West Chicago Group Home. In this role, as a Residential Assistant, you will have the opportunity to provide...

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Alton, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Alton, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Currently looking for FT and PRN CNAs -All shifts available PRN availability requirements will include overnight shifts and weekends with new higher PRN rate of pay!!...

Certified Medication Technician (CMT) Assisted Living

  • Granite City, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Granite City, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People! At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others. As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy...

Certified Medication Technician (CMT)

  • Waterloo, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waterloo, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People! At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others. As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy...

Patient Care Technician - Acute Rehab - Gottlieb - Part-Time

  • Melrose Park, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Melrose Park, IL
  • 90+ days ago

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Evening Shift Description: Performs a variety of direct patient care procedures to assist the unit manager, professional staff and physicians in providing patient...

Patient Care Tech II-Observation Unit

  • Maywood, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Maywood, IL
  • 6 days ago

GENERAL PATIENT CARE - Meets the comfort and hygiene needs of the patient by providing care services such as bathing, oral hygiene procedures, hair care, bed pan/urinal use, skin care and garment, linen...

Patient Care Tech - Gottlieb, Loyola, and MacNeal

  • Melrose Park, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Melrose Park, IL
  • 9 hours ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Positions available at Gottlieb, Loyola and MacNeal! Performs a variety of direct patient care procedures to assist the unit manager, professional...

Patient Care Technician - Ortho/Neuro/Peds

  • Aurora, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 2 hours ago

Certifications: CPR Required CNA Certification Preferred Special Skills: Bilingual (Spanish) abilities highly desirable Experience: Previous experience preferred...

Patient Care Technician II - ER

  • Aurora, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 2 hours ago

Certifications: CPR Required CNA certification preferred Crisis Prevention Institute Training preferred (CPI) Telemetry class within one year of employment Special Skills: Bilingual (Spanish) abilities...

Student Nursing Assistant - Registry

  • Aurora, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 2 hours ago

Certifications: CPR Required CNA Certification Preferred Special Skills: Bilingual (Spanish) abilities highly desirable Experience: Nursing student who has completed first adult health or med/surg course...

Healthcare Tech (CNA) - Methodist - Neuro

  • Peoria, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 2 hours ago

Assistant (CNA); At least one semester of nursing clinical experience; Worked as CNA within past 24 months Responsibilities Performs Patient Care Activities as delegated by the Nurse utilizing applicable...

Healthcare Tech (CNA) - Critical Care Unit

  • Urbana, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Urbana, IL
  • 2 hours ago

Assistant (CNA); At least one semester of nursing clinical experience; Worked as CNA within past 24 months Responsibilities Assists with the maintenance of unit supplies to ensure the smooth function...

Healthcare Tech (CNA) - Float Staff

  • Urbana, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Urbana, IL
  • 2 hours ago

Assistant (CNA); At least one semester of nursing clinical experience; Worked as CNA within past 24 months Responsibilities Assists with the maintenance of unit supplies to ensure the smooth function...

Hospice CNA

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago

JourneyCare Hospice is seeking Hospice CNAs. New competitive salaries, immediate opening, generous time off packages, 401K + match, and so much more!...

Home Health Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Joliet, IL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Joliet, IL
  • 13 hours ago

Perform a gastric lavage or gavage. Catheterize a patient. Administer medications. Apply heat by any method. Care for a tracheotomy tube. Suction a patient....

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Illinois

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

CNAs in Illinois offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.6%
Bachelor's Degree
24.0%
High School or GED
21.8%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Master's Degree
7.0%
Some College
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by CNAs in Illinois
Less than 1 year
54.8%
None
26.7%
1-2 years
15.7%
8-10 years
2.8%


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