Evening CNA for Behavioral Health Residential Care

Gateway Foundation, Inc.; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee wellness program

403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% match

Disability and life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off + holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Alpharus Health in Carbondale, IL, seeks a qualified Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join a residential treatment team. You will support nursing staff, monitor vital signs, assist with medication administration, and help maintain a safe, supportive environment for adults and adolescents in treatment.

The role requires CNA certification, CPR, and at least 6 months of related experience, with a schedule including evenings and potential irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required.
• Minimum 6 months related work experience as a nursing assistant required.
• Current CPR required.
• Experience with adults/adolescents in a residential treatment center a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the nursing staff in providing care to clients in a residential treatment environment.
• Under the supervision of a registered nurse, taking client vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels; and documenting readings as appropriate.
• Monitoring clients’ self-administration of medication and observing medical reactions and reporting any changes or concerns to nursing staff.
• Conducting periodic dorm checks, client, and property searches to ensure the safety and well-being of clients.
• Performing a variety of other tasks such as storing supplies, changing biohazard bags, answering telephones, photocopying, scanning and filing documents and forms.

Skills

CNA experience

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

CPR certification

Job description

Alpharus Health in Carbondale, IL, seeks a qualified Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join a residential treatment team. You will support nursing staff, monitor vital signs, assist with medication administration, and help maintain a safe, supportive environment for adults and adolescents in treatment.

The role requires CNA certification, CPR, and at least 6 months of related experience, with a schedule including evenings and potential irregular hours.