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Marklund, a nonprofit organization in Elgin, is seeking dedicated Caregivers to enhance the lives of individuals with profound disabilities. Offering flexible shifts, training, and a $2,000 sign-on bonus, this role promises a rewarding experience in a supportive environment focused on care and professional growth.
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.Wehave flexible full-time, part-time and on-call shifts available with astarting base rate of$17.25/hr(plus additionaldifferentials of $1 for night shift and $1 for weekends for AMs andPMs). The hourly rate for IHR/On-Call positions is $19.00 (plusadditional differential of $1 for weekends). We are hiringimmediately and offer paid training!CNAs and DSPs areencouraged to apply. We provide free DSP training!
$2,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time positions ($1,000 paidafter 6 months and $1,000 paid after 1 year).
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 three residential locations – theMarklund Hyde Center in Geneva, the Marklund Philip Center inBloomingdale, and the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin, it iscurrently home to nearly 178 residents. The Marklund Day Schooloffers Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs for children and youngadults with multiple medical needs, and those diagnosed on the autismspectrum. In addition, our Community Day Services program at eachsite is a therapeutic day program for adults who reside at Marklundand 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:
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?
Apply Today!
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.
When you join the Marklund team, you receive the following:
Compensation & Benefits we offer YOU
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Full-Time and Part-Time Employee Benefits:
Ways we appreciate YOU
Training & Growth Opportunities for YOU