Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Apprenticeship
hshs/hshscareers
O'Fallon, IL
Posted Sep 11, 2026
- Other
Job description
If you have additional questions, contact recruiter at: $16.00/hour during CNA training After 6-8 weeks, pay based on experience in patient care. HSHS is seeking interested applicants for our PAID CNA Apprenticeship program in partnership with Midwest Career Source to receive CNA certification (pending passed exam), followed by a 1 year, full time work commitment with HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL. Position Specifics: Department: Med Surg Unit or Cardiac Step Down, Telemetry Core Function: Nursing Support Schedule: 36 hrs/wk, Full-time Facility: St. Elizabeth's Hospital Location: O'Fallon, IL Compensation that aligns with your experience Once the 6-8 week training program is completed within HSHS, you will be gainfully employed as a Patient Care Assistant working with patients in Med Surg or Cardiac/Telemetry Units within HSHS. Education Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred. Experience Qualifications 1-2 years of healthcare experience is preferred. Certifications, Licenses and Registrations Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 30-days of employment. Must be actively working toward certification/licensure in field of practice. Job Description 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. HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues. 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. Pay Range: A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.