DSHS Fircrest Certified Nursing Assistant 2

Direct Support Professional 2 / Attendant Counselor 2 / Certified Nursing Assistant 2

Do you enjoy working closely with people in need and want to make a difference in their lives? A career as a Direct Support Professional could be for you. Direct Support Professionals, also known as Attendant Counselors, are compassionate about the well-being of our residents. With the main focus of providing support, guidance, and care for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. In this role, you will serve as shift charge in our Nursing Facility and will provide leadership and instruction to employees in the provision of daily living activities, behavioral, social-emotional, and recreational support for the residents. Fircrest RHC is conveniently located just north of Seattle in the central location of Shoreline, WA, and has excellent access to transit lines. Also nearby are major medical & educational facilities, a variety of eateries, access to Wi-Fi while on campus, as well as an onsite Fitness Center. In addition to an exceptional benefits package, we also offer a complimentary Orca card while employed with Fircrest. You will enjoy being part of a great team and working in a residential setting on a beautiful 88-acre lot with a park-like atmosphere.

Start a career today at Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center and join our community of hard-working professionals. We offer competitive benefits, on-the-job training, meaningful work, and long-term, professional, and promotional growth opportunities.

Note : This recruitment will be used to fill various job types and may also be used to fill any additional open roles.

Some of what you'll be doing :

• Act as a relief shift charge that gives verbal and written feedback / coaching, monitors staff and ensures that care is provided according to a Care Plan
• Ensure that all issues, environmental and other pertinent information is communicated timely and to appropriate people
• Provide care as specified in each resident's plan under the direction of a Licensed Nurse
• Accompany and supervise residents ensuring health and safety of residents to and from activities and appointments of daily living
• Observe, document and report physical, medical and behavioral changes
• Assist with medical and behavioral emergencies; provide health, safety, security and protection from abuse or neglect
• Responsible for guiding staff and others in the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment and in following all infection control policies and procedures
• Provide feedback to Attendant Counselor Manager for performance evaluation input

What we offer :

What we're looking for :

Who should apply? Professionals with a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities

OR

One year of experience as an Attendant Counselor 1, equivalent or higher-level state class.

AND

Must have a Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Additional information :

Questions about job duties or Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center? Contact : Krystal Link at 206-361-3461

General questions? Email the recruiter at morgan.daggi@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 07347.