Caregiver (Starting at $18/hr, $20/hr for CNA)

Marklund; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Company Paid Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Recognition

Job summary

Marklund is seeking dedicated Caregivers to join our diverse team in Elgin, IL and contribute to our mission of enhancing the lives of individuals with profound disabilities. We offer flexible full-time, part-time, and on-call shifts with a starting base rate of $18/hr, plus $1 night or weekend differentials for certain shifts, and higher rates for CNAs and DSPs based on experience.

We provide paid on-site training for Direct Support Professional certification and promote from within with

Qualifications

• Caregiver experience helpful, but not required; paid on-site training for Direct Support Professional certification.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and meet environmental requirements.
• Ideal candidate will have strong work ethic, positive attitude, and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day program activities and help residents achieve daily goals.
• Groom residents by brushing hair, teeth, and shaving.
• Assist with bathing, incontinence, and dressing.
• Feed residents and document their food and liquid intake.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents.
• Assist with mobility needs and transfers between wheelchair and bed.
• Communicate with the healthcare team.

Skills

Caregiver experience

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Direct Support Professional certification training

Job description

Marklund is built on our mission of making everyday life possible forindividuals with profound disabilities. Our services are designed toenhance the lives of our residents in a meaningful way, but we can’tdo it alone.

We are seeking dedicated Caregivers to join our diverse teamin Elgin and be a part of our life-changing mission.

We are hiring immediately and offer paid training!

We have flexible full-time, part-time and on-call shifts availablewith a starting base rate of $18/hr(plus additionaldifferentials of $1 for night shift and $1 for weekends for AMs andPMs). The hourly rate for IHR/On-Call positions is $21.00 (plusadditional differential of $1 for weekends). We provide free DSP training.

CNAs and DSPs are encouraged to apply.

Certified CNAsstart at a base rate of $20/hr and DSPs can start up to $19.50/hrbased on years of experience as acertified DSP.

Joining Marklund is about being part of something bigger. It’s aboutbelonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of eachperson, and works together tocreate happy, safe and purpose-filledlives for those individuals that we serve.

Marklund is a place where you can thrive professionally, and growinyour career.Whether you seek work variety, scheduling consistency orcareer advancement, you will find your home here. Your journeyincludes innovative benefits, flexible opportunities, and extensivetraining to help new caregivers launch your career.

According to one of our Caregivers, Jessica, Marklund stands aboutfrom other facilities:

"When I first started at Marklund,I had no clue what toexpect. I thought it would just be a job and nothing more. As Istarted working I got much more out of Marklund than just a job, Igot a second family. I enjoy every day coming to work and caring forall the residents. Days when I work I walk in to my name beingshouted with joy by some of the residents and that's an amazingfeeling to know they are happy to see me. It may be hard worksometimes, but it's more than rewarding. Every day I see the smileson the resident's faces and I know I'm doing a good thing. Marklundis way more than just a job, it's a fun place to work."

Who We Are:

Marklund is a nonprofit organization that provides residential,educational and therapy services to infants, children, teens andadults with serious and profound developmental disabilities andspecial healthcare needs. With two residential locations – the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva and the Marklund Wasmond Center inElgin, it is currently home to nearly 178 residents. The Marklund DaySchool offers Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs for children andyoung adults with multiple medical needs, and those diagnosed on theautism spectrum. In addition, our Community Day Services program ateach site is a therapeutic day program for adults who reside atMarklund and those who come in from the community.

You will make a difference in the lives of our residents who haveintellectual and/or developmental disabilities in the following ways:

• Assist with day program activities which include helping ensurethe residents have the opportunity to achieve their goals for the day
• Groom residents by brushing their hair, teeth and shaving
• Assist residents with bathing, incontinence and dressing
• Feed residents and document their food and liquid intake
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for our residents
• Assist residents with mobility needs, transferring them fromwheelchair to bed
• Communicate with the healthcare team

Please note that this job summary is not designed to cover or containa comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilitiesthat are required of the employee for this job. Duties,responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects andsupports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment.

Are you ready to contribute to Marklund’s mission and vision, andbecome an integral part of enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve?

Experience and Skills

Caregiver Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Caregiver experience helpful, but not required (weprovide paid on-site training for your Direct SupportProfessional certification)

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and tomeet its functional and environmental requirements

An ideal candidate will have an exceptional work ethic, positiveattitude, and strong commitment to providing excellent care to ourresidents along with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamicenvironment, and the desire to contribute to a strong culture wherethe entire team works together for the good of each resident.

Compensation & Benefits we offer YOU

Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company Paid Life Insurance for all FT employees
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• VoluntaryLong-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short -Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)*
• *School Employees Receive Closed Days and Sick/Personal
• PTO Cash-In & Conversion Twice Per Year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extended Sick Bank

Full-Time and Part-Time Employee Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Credit Union Membership
• Retirement Savings Plan – eligible upon hire
• Marklund matches up to 5%

Ways we appreciate YOU

• Annual Employee Recognition Dinner and Celebration
• Years of Service Awards and Gifts beginning at 5 years
• You Caught My Eye – Monthly Employee Award
• Thanksgiving Turkey
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Training & Growth Opportunities for YOU

• We promote from within whenever possible
• You are paid while you train:
• In-House Training Programs
• Leadership Training Program
• Employee Workshops on a variety of topics