Certified Nursing Assistant (2nd shift)
Gateway Foundation, Lake Villa, IL, United States
Certified Nursing Assistant (2nd shift)
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.
Certified 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/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): Range begins at $16.93 - $23.16 per hour. This position offers shift differential on top of the hourly rate. 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.
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.
Certified 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/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): Range begins at $16.93 - $23.16 per hour. This position offers shift differential on top of the hourly rate. 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.