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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Wesley Willows·Rockford, Illinois

$18 - $23/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

The role involves providing essential hands-on support to residents for personal care, hygiene, meals, and mobility, while also monitoring their needs and helping maintain a safe environment. Responsibilities include responding compassionately to residents and collaborating effectively with the care team to deliver exceptional daily care.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) $18- $23/hour | Various Shifts Location

Wesley Willows | Rockford, IL

Apply today and receive a response within 48 hours!

Why Join Us? • Make an Impact

  • This is your opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others!
  • Competitive
  • Pay: $18.00 - $23.00/hour + shift differentials and credit given for experience
  • Schedule: Various full-time and part-time shifts available; every other weekend and holiday required.
  • Shift options include 6:00 AM–2:30
  • PM, 2:00 PM–10:30
  • PM, and 10:00 PM–6:30 AM.
  • Supportive
  • Team: We value our team members just as much as the people we serve.
  • Quick
  • Hiring: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours.

What You'll Do

Provide hands-on support to residents for personal care and hygiene, including bathing, toileting, meals, and mobility.

Monitor resident needs and support infection control practices.

Help maintain a clean and safe environment.

Respond compassionately to residents and work collaboratively with the care team.

Demonstrate reliability, attentiveness, and proactive problem-solving to deliver exceptional care daily.

What You'll Need

Current CNA certification in the state of Illinois (required).

Clean IDPH background record (required).

Previous hospital or senior care experience (preferred).

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Benefits

Available to Qualified Employees:

  • Financial Wellness Perks: Access earned wages before payday through ZayZoon, plus tools and resources to support your financial wellbeing.
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Mail Order Pharmacy
  • Telemedicine
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program

We accept applications on an ongoing basis to keep our talent pool ready. We may not have an immediate opening for all shifts, but we encourage you to apply if interested.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
  • We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
  • If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know.
  • Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.
  • Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test.
  • Applicants may be subject to a background check.
  • Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.
  • If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties.
  • As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve.
  • With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Our Commitment to Health & Safety The wellbeing of our residents and team members is our top priority. To help keep everyone safe, we ask all team members to receive a yearly flu shot (with medical and religious exemptions available), While we do not require the COVID-19 vaccine for employment, we do collect vaccination status in accordance with health guidelines. This helps us keep our community informed, safe, and prepared. Candidates must also complete a QuantiFERON Gold TB Blood Test as part of their pre-hire drug screen and physical.

  • Due to the safety-sensitive nature of skilled nursing services and participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs, employment is contingent upon successful completion of:
  • Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act Screening
  • National, State, County Criminal Background Checks
  • Federal and state exclusion screening (OIG/Medicare/Medicaid)
  • Pre-employment drug screening (including marijuana)
  • Verification of work authorization
  • Applicable registry verification (CNA. Nurse)
  • Motor vehicle record view for positions requiring driving

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification valid in Illinois and must have a clean IDPH background record. Previous experience in a hospital or senior care setting is preferred, alongside excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • professional certificate
  • Teamwork
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication Skills
  • Reliability
  • Infection Control
  • Personal Care
  • Hygiene Assistance
  • Attentiveness
  • CNA Certification

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$18 - $23/hr
Location
Rockford, Illinois
Posted
Jun 8, 2026
Closes
Sep 6, 2026
Application
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Wesley Willows

Located in Rockford, IL just 90 miles west of Chicago and 70 miles south of Madison, Wesley Willows takes ordinary Senior Living to extraordinary. Our lifestyle options empower residents to enjoy an active lifestyle enriched with programs and services designed to meet individual...

Salary listed on 7 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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Illinois CNA roles remain consistently in demand

Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Illinois are typically in steady demand across acute care and long-term care settings, especially for candidates who already hold an active, unencumbered CNA certification. These jobs can be competitive because employers often look for prior hands-on experience, reliable transportation, and readiness to work in fast-paced patient care environments. Before applying, confirm your certification, driving documents, and care experience match the posting; this platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original description, saving you research time.

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