Night Shift Residential Assistant (PT) – Behavioral Health

Alpharus Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

403(b) retirement plan

Disability and Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Company holidays

Training & development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Alpharus Health in Chicago, IL seeks Residential Assistants to support patients during Thursday-Sunday night shifts, 10:30pm-7:00am. Training will be 9:00am-5:00pm for a few weeks. HS diploma required; 21+ to operate company vehicles.

Observe, report, and document patient behavior; provide a safe, structured environment and assist treatment teams. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth, with equal opportunity employment and a commitment to healthy,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Related experience in the behavioral field preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old to operate vehicles.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professional boundaries and enforce rules.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients and monitor behavior to ensure safety.
• Report incidents and medical issues to staff promptly.
• Document observations and interactions in accordance with policy.
• Supervise daily patient activities and routines.
• Conduct regular bed checks and patient counts.
• Coordinate and drive patients to appointments or activities.
• Perform basic administrative tasks as needed.
• Support a structured therapeutic environment.
• Assist with educational groups or activities under supervision.
• Collect specimens and administer screenings as permitted.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

De-escalation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Alpharus Health in Chicago, IL seeks Residential Assistants to support patients during Thursday-Sunday night shifts, 10:30pm-7:00am. Training will be 9:00am-5:00pm for a few weeks. HS diploma required; 21+ to operate company vehicles.

Observe, report, and document patient behavior; provide a safe, structured environment and assist treatment teams. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth, with equal opportunity employment and a commitment to healthy,