Resident Assistants for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Time Management
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 71%
- Bachelor's degree
- 17%
- Associate's degree
- 8%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Brookdale
AccentCare
The Alden Network
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 43%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
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Last updated: Nov 1, 2026
Resident Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $43,754 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,412 – $48,574 yearly
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CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardRBT CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing Assistant+8 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingSurveillance EquipmentResident Assistant (RA)
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCHHACertified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical Assistant+3 moreSkills
LeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsResident Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Nursing Assistant IIFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCPRCNA+1 moreSkills
EMT ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsResident Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CHHALife Insurance LicenseHCACertified Apartment ManagerCMCACertified Property Manager+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsResident Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementPublic SpeakingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCleaningResident Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCDL aServsafe Certification+1 moreSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational Skills
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What's the average time to fill a resident assistant role?
The average time to fill a resident assistant role is 39 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do resident assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a resident assistant include: communication skills, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for resident assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for resident assistants include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to resident assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to resident assistants include: resident care assistant, CNA - certified nursing assistant and caregiver.
What level of education is common for a resident assistant?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a resident assistant in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a resident assistant?
Most resident assistants have 14 years of professional experience.
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