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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

SSM Health·Centralia, Illinois

$16 - $23/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

Provides essential nursing care services, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with patient hygiene and mobility. Collaborates with registered nurses to document patient data and communicate changes in patient condition.

It's more than a career, it's a calling IL-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you’ll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

Department

  • Telemetry
  • Schedule:
  • Fulltime
  • Days, varying days, 6:40
  • AM to 7:10 PM Apply today. SSM Health –We bring out the incredible in you, everyday.
  • Pay
  • Range: $15.63 - $23.45
  • Pay
  • Rate
  • Type: Hourly SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
  • Job
  • Summary: Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients.
  • Job
  • Responsibilities and
  • Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge. Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served. Collects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population. Documents and provides appropriate data to the licensed nurse for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition. Relaying information via charting and communicating to team members. Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs. Answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration. Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds. Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids. Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated. Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment. Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record. Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit. Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action. May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Education equivalency for licensing EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant standing and walking. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving patients. Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Occasional driving. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location

Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

State of Work Location

Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

State of Work Location

Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Advanced Unlicensed Assistant - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) Or Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Oklahoma State Department of Health

State of Work Location

  • Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Certified
  • Nursing
  • Assistant (CNA) -
  • Wisconsin
  • Nurse
  • Aide
  • Registry
  • Work
  • Shift:
  • Day
  • Shift (United
  • States of
  • America)
  • Job
  • Type:
  • Employee
  • Department: 1001000207
  • Medical
  • Floor (Old 3
  • East)
  • Scheduled
  • Weekly
  • Hours: 36

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Requirements

Requires a valid Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. No prior experience is required, but the candidate must be able to meet demanding physical requirements including lifting and standing.

  • professional certificate
  • Documentation
  • Patient Care
  • Basic Life Support
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Specimen Collection
  • Patient Hygiene
  • Medical Record Organization
  • Patient Ambulation

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$16 - $23/hr
Location
Centralia, Illinois
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

SSM Health

SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit, fully integrated health system dedicated to advancing innovative, sustainable, and compassionate care for patients and communities throughout the Midwest and beyond. The organization’s 40,000 team members and 13,900 providers are...

Salary listed on 162 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ 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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