Overnight Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA

Gateway Foundation Overview

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non‑profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, the organization provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives.

25480 W. Cedarcrest Lane, Lake Villa, IL 60046

Sunday through Thursday 12:00am-8:00am

• Assist nursing staff in providing care to clients in a residential treatment environment.
• Take client vital signs under RN supervision and document readings.
• Monitor clients’ self‑administration of medication and report changes.
• Conduct periodic dorm checks, client and property searches for safety.
• Perform tasks such as storing supplies, changing biohazard bags, answering phone, photocopying, scanning and filing documents.

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Minimum 6 months related work experience as a nursing or medical assistant.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience with adults/adolescents in a residential treatment center is a plus.

• Normal or corrected vision to read thermometers, blood pressure gauges, and other instruments.
• Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and grab with arms and hands, and walk, stand, and move for up to two hours.
• Communication abilities to gather and exchange information with clients and staff in person or by telephone.
• Ability to respond to telephone, pages, and intercoms and hear speech.
• Ability to use keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and audit information regularly.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, if necessary.

• Hourly rate $16.93 - $23.16 based on experience and credentials.
• Shift differential: $4 Mon-Fri and $5 Saturday and Sunday.
• Annual performance reviews with merit increases.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Employee wellness program with cash‑saving premiums.
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.

• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability and life and AD&D insurance paid by Gateway.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

• 18 paid time off days per year, increasing with years of service.
• 9 paid company holidays.
• Work‑life balance support.

• Training & Development Programs.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
• eLearning access to online courses providing CEUs 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/Veteran.