CNA / CMA (PRN) - Caseyville, IL

at Gateway Foundation, Inc. in Caseyville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

CNA / CMA (PRN) - Caseyville, IL

Post Date:
 
 Aug 2, 2024

Location:
Caseyville, IL, US, 62232

Position Type:
 
 Part Time

Requisition Number:
 
 32282

Work Schedule:
 
 PRN; Any Shift

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, while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every individual in every community.When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

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 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.

Certified Medical Assistants are responsible for:

Checks and monitors client vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and blood sugar levels; and documents readings as appropriate.

Prepares and administers medication as ordered and under the supervision of the doctor; observes medical reactions and reports any changes or concerns to physician and/or nursing staff.

Prepares and administers medication and vaccinations as prescribed and under supervision of a physician and documents same in the medication administration record.

Reviews and creates physician orders from physician sourced documents; places orders per instructions, such as vital signs requests, lab orders, or dietary instructions.

Collects client sick call requests and discusses or notifies MD or RN. Performs data entry into system.

Responsible for checking and monitoring client vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rates, blood pressure and sugar levels; records client's readings and other information pertinent to the clients medical needs and care.

Assists physicians, psychiatrists, dietitians and other providers with exams, preparing exam room; and maintains their daily schedules.

Observes client's physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reports any changes or concerns to nursing staff.

Performs searches of clients and client property following any period of absence from the unit in accordance with agency policy.

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Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets