Evening CNA: Resident Care & Vital Signs

Alpharus Health; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

9 paid company holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Alpharus Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Evening Shift at our Carbondale, IL residential treatment facility. The role runs from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, with potential weekend/holiday hours.

Responsibilities include supporting nursing staff, taking vital signs, monitoring medication administration, and helping maintain a safe environment. Requirements include CNA certification, CPR, and at least 6 months related experience; experience in a residential setting is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification required.
• Minimum 6 months related work experience as a nursing assistant.
• 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

Education

CNA Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Alpharus Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Evening Shift at our Carbondale, IL residential treatment facility. The role runs from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, with potential weekend/holiday hours.

Responsibilities include supporting nursing staff, taking vital signs, monitoring medication administration, and helping maintain a safe environment. Requirements include CNA certification, CPR, and at least 6 months related experience; experience in a residential setting is a plus.