CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant

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

Job summary

A national broker for healthcare professionals is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in Morton, Illinois. This role focuses on direct care for individuals with severe developmental disabilities, helping them with daily living activities and medication management. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and no prior experience is required. Opportunities for dual certifications in DSP and extensive on-the-job training will be provided. Flexible scheduling is available, with shifts offering part-time and full-time options in various locations throughout the Chicago area.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a background check including criminal background and references.
• Motivation to learn and earn multiple certifications.
• No prior experience required; interested in advancing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with severe developmental disabilities in daily living activities.
• Provide assistance with medication and personal care.
• Engage participants in socialization and recreational activities.

Skills

Motivation to help others

Ability to engage with individuals

Education

U.S. high school diploma or GED

Job description

Company Overview

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 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 (CNA) – 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 and 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 medication passing, feeding tubes, trach tubes, IVs, medication 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, fingerprints, DCFS CANTS (Abuse and Neglect Tracking System), education credentials, and references.

Qualifications

No Prior Experience Required! Already a certified DSP? Skip training and begin working a steady schedule, 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift, full‑time or part‑time opportunities available immediately!

CNA Certified? Attend an amended training session and skip the CPR/FA, Med Passing and any other certifications you already carry. We also have open CNA opportunities within these locations and will discuss with you during the registration process.

Referrals are welcome! Invite a friend, colleague or family member to join you at an orientation class! Anyone and everyone interested in earning a DSP certification to expand their resume/skill set or have the opportunity to earn additional compensation is qualified. We will coordinate group interviews with your group to streamline the process. Apply today and let's begin the conversation!

Additional Information

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