Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at 5-Star Facility

Apostolic Christian Highland Oaks

Elgin, Illinois

Posted Oct 26

License: CNA license
Term: Permanent

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Dental insurance
Snacks provided
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

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Apostolic Christian Highland Oaks

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Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? We are a small, 52-bed long-term care, skilled nursing facility with a family-like atmosphere looking to hire CNAs who are able to help us fulfil our mission of providing ‘Loving Care to the Glory of God.” We are located on the west side of Elgin, just past Randall Road.

Benefits

Competitive wages (minimum $19/hr)

Shift differentials for weekends and night shift

Low Resident-to-CNA ratio (8:1)

Paid time off for employees who work 20+ hours a week

Health (BCBS), dental, vision and life insurance for employees who work 30+ hours a week

Free snacks and pop machine

Shift pick-up bonuses

Current Openings

Day Shift- 6:00 am - 2:30 pm (full and part time)

PM Shift - 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm (full and part time)

PM Shift - 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm (part time)

Night Shift - 10:45 pm - 7:15 am (part time)

Highland Oaks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or genetics.

Completion of CNA course

Love of the geriatric population

Work every other weekend

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What's around it?

In Elgin, IL

Elgin, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% above the US average

Median rent: $1,361/mo
Household income: $90,282/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Elgin, IL

NeighborhoodsRelocating professionals often look to Elgin's established historic districts, known for stately Victorian single-family architecture, as well as newer residential subdivisions on the city's west side and in unincorporated pockets. Renters and healthcare workers seeking quick access to regional medical centers typically settle near the central corridors or across the border in neighboring South Elgin, which offers a slightly quieter suburban character with mid-century and modern single-family layouts.

Relocating professionals often look to Elgin's established historic districts, known for stately Victorian single-family architecture, as well as newer residential subdivisions on the city's west side and in unincorporated pockets. Renters and healthcare workers seeking quick access to regional medical centers typically settle near the central corridors or across the border in neighboring South Elgin, which offers a slightly quieter suburban character with mid-century and modern single-family layouts.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: midwestmoving.com Source 2: nelsonwesterberg.com Source 3: facebook.com

Getting aroundFor nurses working locally at major facilities like Advocate Sherman Hospital, commutes within the city are generally swift, with typical travel times hovering under twenty-five minutes across town. Regional commuters rely on Interstate 90 (the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway) for direct vehicle travel toward O'Hare Airport and Chicago, while the Metra Milwaukee District West (MD-W) commuter rail line operates two stations in Elgin for hassle-free train transit into downtown Chicago.

For nurses working locally at major facilities like Advocate Sherman Hospital, commutes within the city are generally swift, with typical travel times hovering under twenty-five minutes across town. Regional commuters rely on Interstate 90 (the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway) for direct vehicle travel toward O'Hare Airport and Chicago, while the Metra Milwaukee District West (MD-W) commuter rail line operates two stations in Elgin for hassle-free train transit into downtown Chicago.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: nelsonwesterberg.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by the Fox River, which splits the city and provides calm water for kayaking, shoreline fishing, and scenic walks. Running alongside the water is the Fox River Bike Trail, connecting cyclists and runners to miles of regional pathways stretching through neighboring communities. Within town, Lords Park and Trout Park offer expansive green space, picnic shelters, and community sports facilities, while the Elgin Sports Complex hosts large-scale athletic tournaments.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Fox River, which splits the city and provides calm water for kayaking, shoreline fishing, and scenic walks. Running alongside the water is the Fox River Bike Trail, connecting cyclists and runners to miles of regional pathways stretching through neighboring communities.

Within town, Lords Park and Trout Park offer expansive green space, picnic shelters, and community sports facilities, while the Elgin Sports Complex hosts large-scale athletic tournaments.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: midwestmoving.com Source 2: nelsonwesterberg.com Source 3: ildestinations.org

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Living in Elgin

Positioned thirty-five miles northwest of Chicago along the picturesque Fox River, Elgin offers relocating nurses the civic infrastructure of an established independent city rather than a cookie-cutter suburb. The presence of major healthcare employers like Advocate Sherman Hospital allows clinical staff to work within minutes of home, bypassing punishing metropolitan traffic. Housing options range from gracious Victorian homes in designated historic quarters to newer single-family subdivisions feeding respected school districts like District 301. Off shift, downtime revolves around the Fox River Bike Trail, leafy outings at Lords Park, and local craft breweries like Black and Gray Brewing Co. or relaxed meals at Al's Cafe. While Metra's Milwaukee District West rail line connects riders directly to downtown Chicago and Interstate 90 handles regional travel, newcomers should expect quiet late-night commercial corridors and periodic roadway construction slowdowns. For healthcare workers seeking approachable housing stock, community stability, and green space without sacrificing metro connectivity, Elgin serves as a grounded, practical base.

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Sources

As of 2025-09Source 1: nelsonwesterberg.com Source 2: midwestmoving.com Source 3: realestate.usnews.com Source 4: ildestinations.org

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Elgin, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.