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Gateway Foundation lists this Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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?
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 be 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: 3828 W. Taylor Chicago, IL 60624
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Work Schedule: Schedule includes 3:00 PM-11:30 PM every other weekend and every other major holidays; follows a regular 5-day rolling workweek.
Nursing Assistants are responsible for: 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 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: Range begins at $16.93 - $23.16 per hour
Starting rates are determined based on years of experience, qualifications, and relevant skills.
Alpharus Health conducts annual performance reviews, with merit increase eligbility determined by employee performance and organizational financial performance.
Benefits at Alpharus:
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.
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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