Job Descriptions:Marklund is built on our mission of making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities. Our services are designed to enhance the lives of our residents in a meaningful way, but we can’t do it alone. We are seeking dedicated Caregivers to join our diverse team in Elgin and be a part of our life-changing mission. We have flexible full-time, part-time and on-call shifts available with a starting base rate of $17.25/hr (plus additional differentials of $1 for weekends and $1 for night shift). We are hiring immediately and offer paid training! CNAs and DSPs are encouraged to apply. We provide free DSP training!$2,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time positions ($1,000 paid after 6 months and $1,000 paid after 1 year).Joining Marklund is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and works together to create happy, safe and purpose-filled lives for those individuals that we serve. Marklund is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow in your career. Whether you seek work variety, scheduling consistency or career advancement, you will find your home here. Your journey includes innovative benefits, flexible opportunities, and extensive training to help new caregivers launch your career. According to one of our Caregivers, Jessica, Marklund stands about from other facilities: "When I first started at Marklund, I had no clue what to expect. I thought it would just be a job and nothing more. As I started working I got much more out of Marklund than just a job, I got a second family. I enjoy every day coming to work and caring for all the residents. Days when I work I walk in to my name being shouted with joy by some of the residents and that's an amazing feeling to know they are happy to see me. It may be hard work sometimes, but it's more than rewarding. Every day I see the smiles on the resident's faces and I know I'm doing a good thing. Marklund is 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 and adults with serious and profound developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs. With three residential locations – the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva, the Marklund Philip Center in Bloomingdale, and the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin, it is currently home to nearly 178 residents. The Marklund Day School offers Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs for children and young adults with multiple medical needs, and those diagnosed on the autism spectrum. In addition, our Community Day Services program at each site is a therapeutic day program for adults who reside at Marklund and those who come in from the community. You will make a difference in the lives of our residents who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in the following ways:
Assist with day program activities which include helping ensure the 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 from wheelchair to bed
Communicate with the healthcare team
Please note that this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that 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 and supports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment.Are you ready to contribute to Marklund’s mission and vision, and become an integral part of enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve? Apply Today!Required Experience:Caregiver Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Caregiver experience helpful, but not required (we provide paid on-site training for your Direct Support Professional certification)
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and to meet its functional and environmental requirements
An ideal candidate will have an exceptional work ethic, positive attitude, and strong commitment to providing excellent care to our residents along with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and the desire to contribute to a strong culture where the entire team works together for the good of each resident.Keyword: Caregiver From: Marklund
