CNA; Evening Shift

CNA (Evening Shift)

Post Date:
Sep 10, 2026

Location:

Carbondale, IL, US, 62901

Position Type:
Full Time

Requisition Number: 34408

Work Schedule:

2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

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.

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:

Alpharus Health Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Facility

• 1080 E Park St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Schedule:

2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Must have the ability to potentially work irregular hours, including over weekends and holidays

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• $16.93 - $24.47 per hour
• Starting rates are determined based on years of experience, qualifications, and relevant skills.
• Alpharus Health conducts annual performance reviews, with merit increase eligibility determined by employee performance and organizational financial performance.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness program…