DSHS Fircrest Attendant Counselor 2/Certified Nursing Assistant CNA
Washington State
- Fircrest, WA
- $20.80-27.83 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people with developmental and intellectual disabilities? Join us inWe have opportunities for Direct Care Providers at in Shoreline, WA. Fircrest is currently seeking compassionate Direct Care Professionals, Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) or known to some as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide support to developmentally disabled adults living at our facility. In this role, you are a relief shift charge in a nursing facility and will provide leadership and instruction to staff in the provision of activities of daily living, behavioral, social-emotional, and recreational support needs for the residents.King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.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 to guide 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
- Developing leadership skills through coaching and mentoring
- A stable and predictable work schedule
- Full time employment with the possibility for overtime
- A team atmosphere to thrive and grow in
- A prepaid Orca card at time of hire
- Paid sick leave, vacation leave, holiday pay and overtime
- Retirement savings
- Shift premium pay for evening and night shifts
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong work ethic
- Collaborative mindset
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Able to work holidays, weekends, or extended hours with short notice
- Experience working with intellectual disabilities is desirable
- Individuals who are ready to develop new leadership skills and face new challenges
- To be a valuable contributing member of a team with a voice that is appreciated & respected
- Individuals who want to seek educational and promotional opportunities
- Individuals that are eager to develop new personal and technical skills