CNA (Night Shift) - Caseyville, IL

Who is Alpharus Health?

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing. Our mission is simple: We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change.

Why join us?

Discover a rewarding career where you can find both personal and professional fulfillment while aligning your values with your work. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by aiding individuals in overcoming addiction. We pride ourselves on being an organization that values you and strives to be an employer of choice, fostering a vibrant culture that promotes teamwork and professional growth. Your voice matters here; we actively listen to and value our employees' thoughts, allowing you to be part of organizational decisions. Join Alpharus Health today and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Location: Caseyville Residential Treatment Facility

• 600 W Lincoln Ave, Caseyville, IL 62232, USA

Schedule:Three 12-hr night shifts, 6:30PM to 7:30AM, and every other weekend

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) responsbilities:

• 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

Job Requirements:

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

Physical Requirements:

• Normal or corrected vision, necessary to read thermometers, blood pressure gauges, blood sugar results, and so forth; and to see and evaluate presented symptoms and injuries.
• Ability to stoop and bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, and ability to walk, stand and move about for up to two hours at a time.
• Communication abilities necessary to gather and exchange information with clients and staff in person or by telephone, and provide care instructions.
• Ability to respond to telephone, pages and intercoms, and hear speech.
• Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and
• data on a regular basis.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, if necessary, to assist clients who may require assistance.

Compensation (based on experience and credentials):

• $16.93 - $24.47 per hour
• Hours worked from 6:30 PM to 7:30 AM will be paid an additional $4.00 per hour
• Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.

Benefits at Alpharus Health:

Health and Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial wellbeing:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Alpharus
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexibility and time off:

• 18 paid time off days per year - accrual rates increase with years of service
• 9 paid company holidays
• Work-life-balance

Personal Development:

• Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
• eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance

Alpharus Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.