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

Job Description

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 are hiring immediately and offer paid training!

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

CNAs and DSPs are encouraged to apply. Certified CNAs start at a base rate of $20/hr and DSPs can start at up to $19.50/hr based on years of experience as a certified DSP.

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 two residential locations – the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva 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!

Experience and Skills

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.

Job Benefits

When you join the Marklund team, you receive the following:

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 PaidLife Insurance for all FT employees
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Long-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
• 7 Paid Holidays per Year

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
• Claire Haverkampf (founder) Annual Commemorative Award
• 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

Benefits/Programs subject to change.