20 Best nursing assistant jobs in Chicago, IL (Hiring Now!)

Nursing Assistant
US Veterans Health Administration —Chicago, IL
HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees,…
$48,141 - $62,579 a year
15h
Hospice CNA
Apex Hospice and Palliative Care —Rogers Park, IL
Carry out nursing activities based on a plan of care. Provide emotional support to patients and family members. Give patients' medicine at scheduled times.
Estimated: $36.1K - $45.7K a year
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9d
Caregiver - CNA
Amada Senior Care —Skokie, IL
Assist with administrative tasks and office duties, such as answering phone calls, scheduling and recruiting. Valid certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA).
From $18 an hour
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C.N.A. (2nd Shift)
Central Nursing Home —Chicago, IL
Requires valid deemed nurse aide certification in the State of Illinois. To provide assigned residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with…
Estimated: $36.3K - $45.9K a year
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Patient Care Technician
MIMIT Health —Hinsdale, IL
State certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
$15 - $17 an hour
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4d
Certified Nursing Assistant - Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) - 6 WEEK CONTRACT (7/23 start date)
Common Landing —Hinsdale, IL
Are you willing to do a drug screen and background check? Trach and Vent: 2 years (Required). American Heart BLS Certification (Required).
$25 an hour
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1d
Patient Care Tech-Neurosciences Unit 10W Part-time Evenings
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare —Chicago, IL
Assures room readiness for incoming patients. Transports patients, equipment and/or supplies during urgent and emergent situations and to front door on…
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6h
Home Health
Premier Home Health Care Services, Inc - IL Recruitment —Oak Park, IL
Provide companionship and emotional support to clients. Assist clients with personal care activities and provide companionship tasks in accordance with the care…
Estimated: $31.6K - $40K a year
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(CNA) Community Based Living
Child Link —Chicago, IL
The young women in the program are transitioning from foster care to college or working to move into their apartments. Social distancing guidelines in place.
$21 an hour
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CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Buckingham Pavilion Rehabilitation & Nursing Center —Chicago, IL
The role of the Certified Nursing Assistant is to provide basic daily care for the residents, preserving dignity and monitoring for any changes or concerns in…
Estimated: $34.4K - $43.5K a year
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Patient Care Tech-Feinberg Observation Unit Full-time Nights
Northwestern Medicine —Chicago, IL
Assures room readiness for incoming patients. Transports patients, equipment and/or supplies during urgent and emergent situations and to front door on…
2d
Patient Care Technician - Rehabilitation Unit - Days
Edward-Elmhurst Health —Chicago, IL
CNA certification or Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training course or minimum six months of previous patient care experience or…
Estimated: $37.9K - $48K a year
14h
Patient Care Tech-Emergency Department-Night
Edward-Elmhurst Health —Evanston, IL
If BLS certification is not current or does not have certification, required to be obtained within the employee’s introductory period (within 90 days of hire…
Estimated: $35.2K - $44.6K a year
20h
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
FeelWell Home Healthcare & medical transportation —Oak Park, IL
Monitor dining room during mealtimes as scheduled. Observe residents and note physical condition, attitude, reactions, appetite, etc. and report any changes to…
$55,000 - $85,000 a year
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CNA 11pm-7am
Alden Lakeland Post-Acute Rehabilitation & Health Care —Chicago, IL
Answers call lights promptly, answer telephone calls as needed and run errands as requested. Provides residents with daily nursing care in accordance with…
$18.00 - $24.50 an hour
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Patient Care Assistant Part-Time
Shriners Children's —Chicago, IL
Assists with wound and skin care, keeps unit and work areas stocked, and provides delegated nursing care activities as appropriate.
Estimated: $33.4K - $42.3K a year
6d
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Assisted Living
Autumn Green at Midway Village —Chicago, IL
Special Certifications: CNA licensure depending on state requirements and regulations. Promote and protect resident rights, assist residents in making informed…
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Certified Nurse Assistant, Gen. Med. & Pulmonary
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago —Chicago, IL
Current certification as a CNA in the State of Illinois, active/good standing. Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Estimated: $37.6K - $47.6K a year
Caregiver Associate / CNA
Tribute Home Care —Chicago, IL
COVID-19 vaccination, with accommodations available for medical or religious exemptions in compliance with EEOC guidelines. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time.
$18.50 an hour
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2d
CNA Nursing Assistant I- Float (IMMC)
Advocate Aurora Health —Chicago, IL
Summary: Provides basic, quality patient focused care in clinical setting under daily direction and supervision of Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with the…
Estimated: $38.3K - $48.5K a year
2d

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Nursing Assistant

US Veterans Health Administration - Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time $48,141 - $62,579 a year 15 hours ago

Qualifications

CPR Certification
LVN
Customer service
BLS Certification
English
Working with high schoolers
High school diploma or GED
Bachelor's degree
Leadership
Communication skills
Under 1 year

Full Job Description

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

Defrosting and cleaning refrigerator, microwave and other kitchen appliances located in PM&R and checks daily for cleanliness and cleans spills as needed.
Hydrocollator cleaning, monitoring, and maintenance.
Preparing treatment rooms for examination and treatment by PM&R Physicians, and Therapists.
Performs vital signs checks on Physiatry patients independently in the absence of department LPN.
Performs daily maintenance of the AED Cart and maintains log accordingly.
Electronically updates daily. logs as needed.
Assessing equipment needs and maintaining adequate stock of supplies and materials.
Retrieving ambulatory devices from prosthetics and assembling ambulatory device for patient training and use.
Checks in with Clinical Supervisor to receive work assignments.
Cleaning all equipment, mat tables and supplies after patient use per established policies and procedures and prepare it for use by the next patient.
Collecting and depositing soiled linen, as needed.
Escorting ambulatory patients, patients in wheelchairs, or on gurneys, not requiring medical escort.
Assist with lifting patients from beds, wheelchairs, or gurneys.
Performing other related duties as assigned by Physiatrists and Therapists.
Provides ongoing customer service.
Training and Orienting all Corpsmen Volunteers, Compensated Work Therapy/Incentive Therapy Workers assigned to PM&R.
Assembles Durable Medical Equipment as needed.
Inventories Power Wheelchairs and Scooters received for issuance.
Assists the Clinical Supervisor in the care and maintenance of the power wheelchairs and scooters.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm
Compressed/Flexible:Not Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 00000
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)
Experience, Education or Training.1. Six months of general experience. Experience must demonstrate the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills to perform the work of a NA; OR, 2. One year of education above high school with courses related to the NA occupation; OR,3. Completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related [training]course of study [or program] of less than one year as a NA may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS-3.
English Language Proficiency. [NAs] must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j.
Grandfathering Provisions. All Nursing Assistants employed in VHA on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the series and grade held that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply:(1) Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard.(2) If an employee who was retained (grandfathered) under this provision leaves the occupation, the employee loses protected status of the grandfathering provision and must meet the full VA qualification standard basic requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Creditable Requirements(1) Knowledge of Current Practice. To be creditable, the experience must have required the use of knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the current practice.(2) Quality of Experience. To be creditable, NA experience must be documented on the application or resume and verified in an employment reference, or through other independent means.(3) Part-Time Experience. Part-time experience as a NA is creditable according to its relationship to the full-time workweek. For example, a NA employed 20 hours a week, or on a 1/2-time basis, would receive 1 full-time workweek of credit for each 2 weeks of service.

GS-5 (Full Performance Level)
Experience. One year of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to the GS-4 level which demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities that are directly related to the specific assignment. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the professional KSAs in subparagraph (c) below;
OR,
Education. Successful completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree that included 24 semester hours of courses related to health care or possession of a bachelor's degree;
AND
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
1. Ability to assist in the full range of nursing care to patients/residents with physical and/or behavioral problems in a hospital, long term care or outpatient setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse.
2. Ability to communicate orally with patients/residents, families, interdisciplinary team and other personnel. This includes serving as a preceptor to new [NAs] by assisting with the coordination of their orientation and overseeing/assessing their practical experience while in a clinical setting.
3. Ability to recognize and react to emergent patient/resident care situations and intervene while waiting for assistance. For example, recognizing need for basic life support, controlling bleeding and assisting with behavior crisis, etc.

References: VA Handbook 5005/81, Part II, Appendix G26The full performance level of this vacancy is 05.

Preferred Experience:

Customer service experience preferred.
Communication skills preferred.
Maintain current BLS/CPR certification.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Resume
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (Schedule A)
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- Other (1)
- PCS Orders
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/12/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12461888.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Agency contact information

Lisa Ahearn
Phone

(928) 445-4860 X6301
Email

LISA.AHEARN@VA.GOV
Address

Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center
3001 Green Bay Road
North Chicago, IL 60064
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

Resume

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.

DD-214/ Statement of Service
Disability Letter (Schedule A)
Disability Letter (VA)
License
Other (1)
PCS Orders
Professional Certification
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript

Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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nursing assistant jobs in Chicago, IL

Nursing Assistant

Hospice CNA

Caregiver - CNA

C.N.A. (2nd Shift)

Patient Care Technician

Certified Nursing Assistant - Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) - 6 WEEK CONTRACT (7/23 start date)

Patient Care Tech-Neurosciences Unit 10W Part-time Evenings

Home Health

(CNA) Community Based Living

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Patient Care Tech-Feinberg Observation Unit Full-time Nights

Patient Care Technician - Rehabilitation Unit - Days

Patient Care Tech-Emergency Department-Night

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

CNA 11pm-7am

Patient Care Assistant Part-Time

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Assisted Living

Certified Nurse Assistant, Gen. Med. & Pulmonary

Caregiver Associate / CNA

CNA Nursing Assistant I- Float (IMMC)

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