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Certified Nursing Assistant

Northern Illinois Hospice·Rockford, Illinois

$19 - $24/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 12 days ago
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Certified Nursing Assistant · $19 - $24/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -4% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in Rockford, Illinois ($19.28/hr, n=70)
  • 71 similar openings in the Rockford area · median $18.75/hr
$15.00/hr · p10p90 · $157/hr
this role: $18.50/hrmedian $19.28/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 70 posted support services roles in Rockford, Illinois rates. This role sits in the 37th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 4% below the Rockford, Illinois median for support services roles.

Provide physical and personal care to hospice patients under RN supervision, including hygiene, mobility assistance, and homemaker services. Offer emotional support and guidance to patients and their primary caregivers to ensure comfort and dignity.

Description Join a Team That Truly Makes a Difference — Become a Certified Nursing Assistant at Northern Illinois Hospice!

If you’re a Certified Nursing Assistant who wants more than a shift-based routine, Northern Illinois Hospice offers a place where your compassion becomes a calling. As the region’s first hospice (est. 1979), we’ve spent decades setting the standard for exceptional care — and we’re ready to welcome a dedicated CNA who wants to grow, contribute, and be valued every single day.

Why Northern Illinois Hospice? Our mission is simple

provide comfort, dignity, and peace of mind. Here, you’ll work with a supportive, close-knit team that believes in collaboration, trust, and helping each other succeed. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you’ll be part of a community organization that cares deeply for its staff just as much as its patients.

A Day in the Life as a CNA in Hospice Care Every day brings meaningful moments. You’ll provide hands-on support that helps patients feel safe, comforted, and cared for. You’ll work closely with an RN, visit patients where they live, support families, and bring calm and connection to those who need it most. This is hospice work with heart , and your role makes all the difference.

What You’ll Do As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will

  • Provide physical and personal care under RN supervision, including bathing, grooming, oral care, and skin/hair care. Perform homemaker services such as meal prep, making beds, light housekeeping, and assisting with feeding. Assist with ambulation, transfers, range-of-motion exercises, and positioning. Reinforce dressings as needed and follow all infection-control and standard precautions. Offer emotional support, compassionate listening, and reassurance to patients and families. Support the primary caregiver through instruction, guidance, and hands-on help as part of the hospice care team.
  • Schedule &
  • Pay
  • Full-time position
  • Competitive pay: $18.50–$23.87 per hour, based on experience
  • Comprehensive benefits: medical plan options, PTO that grows with service, dental/vision, HSA/FSA, company-paid life & disability insurance, and 401(k) with match. What You Need High school diploma or GED Illinois State Nursing Assistant Certificate One year of CNA, nursing home, or home health experience preferred Ability to work independently, respond quickly in crisis situations, and provide care with empathy Understanding and acceptance of diverse cultural, religious, and social backgrounds Must meet all state/federal CNA training and competency standards Ready to Do Work That Matters? Apply Today!

If you are a CNA seeking meaningful hospice work and a place where your compassion shines, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now — our fast, simple application process takes just minutes. Join Northern Illinois Hospice and use your Certified Nursing Assistant skills where they create lasting impact for patients, families, and your career.

Northern Illinois Hospice is an equal-opportunity, drug-free workplace.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid Illinois State Nursing Assistant Certificate. One year of experience in CNA, nursing home, or home health settings is preferred.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Patient Care
  • Meal Preparation
  • Emotional Support
  • Crisis Response
  • Infection Control
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Cultural Competency
  • Oral Care
  • Ambulation Assistance
  • Patient Transfers
  • Compassionate Listening
  • Range-of-motion Exercises
  • Bathing and Grooming
  • Skin and Hair Care

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) with match
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company-paid disability insurance
  • Medical plan options
  • Hsa/fsa

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$19 - $24/hr
Location
Rockford, Illinois
Posted
Aug 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Northern Illinois Hospice

While all hospices in the U.S. are mandated by the federal government to provide certain services to terminally ill individuals, not all hospices are the same. We were one of the first hospices in the United States, and since 1979, thousands of families have turned to us for...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size51-200 employees
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Market context

Illinois CNA roles remain consistently in demand

Certified Nursing Assistant positions in Illinois are commonly driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and other patient-care settings. Competition can be strong because employers typically look for a completed CNA program, a current state certificate, and timely CPR or BLS compliance; this posting also includes dental, disability, life, PTO, and vision benefits. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and prepare to show recent hands-on patient-care experience.

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