Certified Nursing Assistant

Delta-T Group; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for training and certifications

Flexible scheduling

Contract-to-hire positions available

Job summary

A healthcare and educational services provider is looking for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in the McHenry area to support individuals with severe developmental disabilities. The role includes assisting with daily living skills and providing professional communication with clients. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to pass a background check. Positions offer flexible scheduling and opportunities for training and certifications, including DSP. Join a caring team focused on making a difference.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a background check, including criminal history.
• Willingness to earn additional certifications such as DSP.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with severe developmental disabilities.
• Engage participants in self-care, hygiene, and meal preparation.
• Communicate professionally with individuals and coworkers.

Skills

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Communication Skills

Ability to assist with daily living skills

Education

U.S. high school diploma or GED

Job description

Delta-T Group is a national broker and referral service for specialized types of healthcare and educational professionals. Our unique portfolio of services allows clients to access a strong team of professionals possessing a wide variety of experience and training while providing .

Our team of Account Managers and Staffing Coordinators work together to refer the highest caliber of professionals with degrees, certifications and licenses of varying levels in the fields of social services, psychiatry, occupational therapy, language speech pathology, special education teachers, para professionals, mental health, addictions treatment, allied therapies and pharmacy. We primarily provide service supplemental staffing services to school districts and charter schools, hospitals, community mental health centers, outpatient treatment facilities, and residential homes.

Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant

(Nonprofit / Social Services / Healthcare / Transitional Living Programs / DD Residences, TLPs, CILAs)

The Personality

Have you cared for a loved one and found it rewarding? Do you have the motivation to help others? Does making a difference matter to you? Are you someone who enjoys learning is ready to earn multiple certifications in CPR, First Aid and more thorough on the job training program? These opportunities offer cross training between CNA and DSP, offering dual certifications and experience for professionals to expand their resumes.

We are working closely with several client partners to refer professionals for training classes and orientations that are scheduled weekly in various locations.

The Opportunity

As a CNA, you will play a direct care role, assisting individuals with severe developmental disabilities to learn skills of daily living. This can include providing assistance with med passing, feeding tubes, trach tubes, IVs, med passing and possible DSP duties such as self-care, hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping and laundry.

• Engaging in socialization and recreation activities, as well as use of public transportation to these activities.
• Professional communication with individuals being served, co-workers, and outside agency personnel.
• Ensuring that participants are engaged, active and involved according to scheduled plans.
• Maintaining familiarity with individualized behavior programs and implementing them accordingly.
• Reinforcing the positive behavior of participants according to individual needs.

The Locations

North and Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, including specific opportunities in:

Northbrook, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, McHenry, Woodstock, Johnsburg, Zion, North Chicago, Waukegan, Skokie, Niles, Mundelein, Grayslake, Fox Lake, Cary, Lake Forest, Morengo, Palatine, Arlington Heights, Oak Park, Morton Grove, Glenview, Buffalo Grove, Winthrop Harbor, Beach Park, Highland Park, Lake Villa, Lake Zurich and Round Lake Beach

South and Southwest of Chicagoland include:

Joliet, Shorewood, Wilmington, Lemont, Tinley Park, Lansing, Bartlett, Palos Heights and Chicago Ridge

Shift Work / Per Diem / Weekly Opportunities throughout Chicago, including:

Streeterville, Near North, Near South, South Shore, Lakeview, Rogers Park, Humboldt Park, Wicker Park, Edgebrook, Pilsen, Bridgeport, Austin and various other Chicago neighborhoods.

1st, 2nd, 3rd or mixed shift schedules available on a part-time or full-time basis. Compensation is dependent upon location, facility and experience (current certifications, if any as no experience is required). All positions are Contract-to-Hire with a permanent staff opportunity available.

The Training

Our clients can offer the opportunity (not required for all CNA positions) for CNAs to earn a DSP certification in addition to current certifications. Training includes 40 hours of classroom training and 80-120 hours of on the job training to complete Direct Service Provider Certification:

• Introduction to Intellectual Disabilities
• Ensuring the Rights of the Individual
• Non-Violent Crisis Interventions
• Community Integration

The Must-Haves

• U.S. high school diploma or GED, or educational evaluation by an approved and licensed agency if you were educated outside of the United States
• Ability to pass a background check, to include criminal background, finger prints, DCFS CANTS (Abuse and Neglect Tracking System), education credentials, and references

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.