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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Make a Difference Every Day

What if your job could give you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life every day?

At Misericordia, CNAs do much more than provide care. You build relationships, support daily activities, celebrate accomplishments, and help the people we serve live active and fulfilling lives.

You don't need years of experience to make an impact here. If you are compassionate, dependable, and ready to learn, we will provide the training and support you need to succeed.

New CNAs are welcome. Previous experience is not required. We will train you!

Why Join Misericordia?

• Meaningful work: Build lasting relationships with residents and make a difference in their daily lives.
• Paid training: Complete Misericordia's mandatory 3-week training program while being paid.
• Supportive team: Work alongside experienced CNAs, Nurses, and leaders who are committed to your success.
• Career growth: Take advantage of professional training and opportunities to grow throughout the organization.
• Competitive pay: Earn $22 to $23 per hour in base pay, plus additional shift differentials.
• Education support: Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and other professional development opportunities.

As a CNA, You Will:

• Provide individualized, compassionate care to residents with developmental and intellectual disabilities
• Assist residents with bathing, feeding, personal care, and other daily activities
• Support residents in day programs, recreational activities, and community activities
• Help create a safe, clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment
• Work as part of a team with CNAs, Nurses, and leadership
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and support their individual needs and goals
• Help residents experience a fulfilling and active daily life

Training and Support

New to CNA work? That's okay.

Misericordia provides a mandatory, paid 3-week training program to help you learn the skills needed to provide excellent care and feel confident in your role.

Previous CNA experience is not required.

Pay

Base Pay

• CNA Certified with High School Diploma/GED: $22 per hour
• CNA Certified with 4-Year Degree: $23 per hour

Shift Differentials

• AM weekend shift: +$2 per hour
• PM Monday-Friday: +$3 per hour
• PM weekend shift: +$5 per hour
• Overnight shift: +$1.50 per hour
• Overnight weekend shift: +$3 per hour

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company matching
• Roth 401(k) with 2% match and tax-free withdrawals after retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Attendance bonus
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for career growth
• Referrals to state-funded resources that provide childcare support

What We're Looking For

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED required. Diploma/GED must be presented at interview
• Active Illinois CNA certification or a scheduled CNA test date
• Ability to successfully complete Misericordia's mandatory paid 3-week training program
• Ability to work 3 weekends per month, Saturday and Sunday
• Compassion, patience, reliability, and a genuine desire to support others
• No previous CNA experience required

About Misericordia

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is home to more than 650 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Our community provides a supportive environment designed to maximize each resident's potential while meeting their individual needs. Many of the people we serve also have physical disabilities and require specialized care.

At Misericordia, every member of our team plays an important role in creating a community where residents can thrive.

Misericordia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.

Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged. By serving society’s most vulnerable citizens, Misericordia also serves the families who want the best for them yet cannot provide it at home.

Through a spectrum of residential options on its 37 acre Chicago campus and in the community, and with a wide variety of programs, Misericordia currently serves more than 600 children and adults residentially, from diverse racial, religious and socio-economic backgrounds. Twenty percent of our residents either come from poverty families or have no families and are wards of the State.

Misericordia is a Catholic Charity of the Archdiocese of Chicago with the mission of providing a quality of life for our residents. We are a Community of Believers joined together for this common purpose. Through Catholic values and traditions, we strive to be a diverse and inclusive community that embraces those of all faiths as well as those with no religious tradition. All who believe in our mission are welcome into our Community of Believers.

Misericordia offers a continuum of care to meet their diverse needs and aspires for each individual to live as independently as possible in the highest level of community integration feasible.