About the role
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Deaconess Illinois Medical Center | Days
Start a Meaningful Career in Patient Care
At Deaconess Illinois Medical Center, our Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) play a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our patients. If you're passionate about helping others and thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment, we'd love to have you join our team.
As a CNA, you'll work alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals to support patients throughout their hospital stay, providing comfort, assistance, and exceptional care when it matters most.
What You'll Do
As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will provide direct patient support and assist the nursing team with daily patient care activities.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding
- Take and record vital signs accurately
- Assist with patient mobility, transfers, ambulation, and positioning
- Provide comfort measures and support to patients and families
- Observe and report changes in patient condition to the nursing team
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment
- Support nurses and other healthcare professionals in delivering quality patient care
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members
Qualifications
Required
- Current Illinois Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred
- Previous healthcare experience, though not required
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
- Commitment to providing exceptional patient experiences
Why Choose Deaconess?
We believe our team members are our greatest asset. That's why we invest in your growth, well-being, and success through comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.
Benefits & Perks
- Flexible scheduling options
- Full-time, part-time, and supplemental opportunities
- Day, evening, and night shift availability
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Payactiv – access earned wages before payday
- Career advancement opportunities
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Retirement savings plans
Additional Compensation Opportunities
Shift Incentives
Eligible for evening, night, and weekend shift incentives based on company policies and applicable job codes.
Performance Bonus
Potential eligibility for performance-based bonus opportunities based on established metrics and organizational guidelines.
Join Our Team
Whether you're an experienced CNA or looking to continue growing your healthcare career, Deaconess Illinois Medical Center offers a supportive environment where your compassion, dedication, and skills make a difference every day.
Apply today and become part of a team committed to exceptional patient care and professional excellence.
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