CNA (Night Shift) - Carbondale, IL at Gateway Foundation Inc

Carbondale, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

24.47

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Vital Signs Monitoring, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Blood Sugar Monitoring, Medication Observation, Client Safety, Residential Treatment, Documentation, Client Care, CPR Certified, Communication, Record Keeping, Supply Storage, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Who is Gateway Foundation? Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards. Why join us? Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values. Location: Gateway Foundation Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Facility 1080 E Park St, Carbondale, IL 62901 Schedule: 6:30PM - 7:30AM, 3 nights per week + every other weekend Must have the ability to potentially work irregular hours, including over weekends and holidays 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 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 Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases. Benefits at Gateway Foundation: 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 Gateway 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 Gateway Foundation 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.

Responsibilities

The CNA assists nursing staff in providing care to clients within a residential treatment setting, which includes taking and documenting vital signs under RN supervision and monitoring client medication self-administration. Responsibilities also involve conducting safety checks, performing searches, and handling administrative tasks like filing and answering phones.