Care Assistant Jobs in Illinois
Care Assistant jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Lake Forest, and Niles and other Illinois metros, with employers like Northwestern Medicine, OSF HealthCare, and Aperion Care hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Pay Range:
$17.50 - $24.50
A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides direct and non-direct patient care according to their scope of practice. Understands and reacts effectively to the unique needs of all patients. Works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team to provide safe patient care.
Position Specifics:
Department: Medical Surgical Unit
Core Function: Nursing
Schedule: Full-Time, 36 hours; night shift; weekend rotations
Facility: St. Anthony's Hospital
Location: Effingham, IL
Compensation: Compensation that aligns with your experience
Education Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
Experience Qualifications
1 year of experience in acute care setting is preferred.
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) or PCT (Patient Care Technician) certification in state of practice is preferred.
BLS (Basic Life Support) is required within 30 days upon hire.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
Benefits:
HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process
Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.
Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.
These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.
Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Care Assistant Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Northwestern Medicine17

- OSF HealthCare11

- Aperion Care10

- Elevate Care7

- NVA3

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services45
- Animal Care & Pet Services10
- Education2
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in care assistant jobs across Illinois.
- High school diploma or GED and valid state CNA or personal care aide certification
- CPR and basic first aid certification current and verifiable
- Experience assisting with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, and mobility
- Ability to pass a state and federal background check and drug screening
- Physical capability to lift and transfer residents, typically up to 50 pounds
- Reliable transportation and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or overnight shifts
Care Assistant Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How many care assistant jobs are there in Illinois?
There are 66+ care assistant openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Lake Forest, and Niles. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.
Which Illinois cities have the most care assistant jobs?
Chicago, Lake Forest, and Niles have the most care assistant openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire care assistants in Illinois?
Employers hiring care assistants in Illinois include Northwestern Medicine, OSF HealthCare, and Aperion Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote care assistant jobs in Illinois?
Yes. About 0% of care assistant openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.
How do I apply for care assistant jobs in Illinois?
You can apply to care assistant jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.
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