Certified Nurse Aide Jobs in Illinois

Certified Nurse Aide jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago, Rockford, and Springfield, where large health systems and long-term care networks run some of the busiest care operations in the Midwest. Major employers with a lasting presence in Illinois include Presence Health, Rush University Medical Center, and Kindred Healthcare, all of which maintain consistent demand across multiple facilities. The most in-demand specialties are memory care, skilled nursing facility support, and post-acute rehabilitation assistance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles39
Top employerGardant Management Solutions
Top cityMinooka, IL
Cities hiring28
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED
Companies hiring13

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Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) Stockton IL
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Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) Stockton IL
Allure Health Care Services
Stockton, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
CPR Certification

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Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) - Part-time- 1st Shift
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Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) - Part-time- 1st Shift
Gardant Management Solutions
Chicago, Illinois
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
High school diploma or GED

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Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) - 2nd shift
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Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) - 2nd shift
Gardant Management Solutions
Lansing, Illinois
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
High school diploma or GED

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Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) - Part-time - 3rd shift
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Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) - Part-time - 3rd shift
Gardant Management Solutions
Joliet, Illinois
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$17 - $18/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)- 2nd shift
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Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)- 2nd shift
Gardant Management Solutions
Plainfield, Illinois
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$17 - $18/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Certified Nurse Aide Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Minooka
3 jobs
Chicago
2 jobs
Huntley
2 jobs
Mattoon
2 jobs
Sherman
2 jobs
O'Fallon
2 jobs
Maryville
2 jobs
Park Forest
2 jobs
Edwardsville
2 jobs

Certified Nurse Aide Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Gardant Management Solutions25
  • The Villas Senior Care Community2
  • Anderson Rehabilitation Institute2
  • Gentiva1
  • Aperion Care1

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in certified nurse aide jobs across Illinois.

  • Active Illinois Nurse Aide Registry certification in good standing
  • Completion of a state-approved certified nurse aide training program
  • Current CPR and basic life support certification
  • Ability to pass a state and federal criminal background check
  • Demonstrated experience with personal care tasks including bathing and mobility assistance
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for care documentation and team handoffs

Certified Nurse Aide Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a certified nurse aide in Illinois?

To become a certified nurse aide in Illinois, you must complete a state-approved training program of at least forty hours of classroom instruction and sixteen hours of clinical practice, then pass the Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation through the Illinois Department of Public Health. Once you pass both the written and skills portions of the exam, you are listed on the Illinois Nurse Aide Registry, which employers verify before hiring.

Which companies hire certified nurse aides in Illinois?

Illinois certified nurse aide roles are posted by Gardant Management Solutions, The Villas Senior Care Community, and Anderson Rehabilitation Institute and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of skilled nursing facilities, continuing care retirement communities, and large urban hospital systems means openings are spread across both metro Chicago and downstate regions.

Which Illinois cities have the most certified nurse aide jobs?

Minooka, Chicago, and Huntley have the most certified nurse aide openings in Illinois right now. Chicago dominates the list because of its sheer density of hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health agencies, while cities like Rockford and Springfield support strong demand through regional medical centers and state-operated care facilities that anchor the local healthcare workforce.

How can I get hired as a certified nurse aide in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is enrolling in a state-approved certified nurse aide training program, many of which are offered at no cost through Illinois community colleges like Oakton College and Triton College or through large employers such as Rush University Medical Center and Northwestern Medicine, which run their own paid training pipelines for candidates without prior experience. Completing the Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation and securing your Registry listing immediately makes you eligible for entry-level positions in skilled nursing facilities, where turnover creates consistent openings for new certificants.

Where can I find and apply to certified nurse aide jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to certified nurse aide jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies. Search the listings, find roles that match your certification level and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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