DSHS Lakeland Village Attendant Counselor 2

State of Washington•Spokane County - Medical Lake, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as an Attendant Counselor 2 at Lakeland Village in Medical Lake, where you will play a vital role in supporting residents with developmental and behavioral health needs. In this position, you will provide hands-on care, assist with daily living activities, and help implement individualized care plans that promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing. Your work directly contributes to a safe, structured, and supportive environment where residents can build skills and maintain quality of life. This position will be located at the Laurel Cottage within the nursing facility. The schedule for this position is shift 2: Thursday - Monday, 2:30PM - 11:00PM with Tuesdays/Wednesday OFF. About Lakeland Village Lakeland Village is a state-operated, 24-hour residential facility serving approximately 210 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Located in Medical Lake and established in 1914, it offers a range of services through certified Nursing Facility and Intermediate Care Facility (ICF/IID) programs. Residents receive comprehensive care that includes medical and nursing support, therapeutic programming, and individualized treatment plans designed to promote independence and quality of life in a home-like setting. Lakeland Village also offers day programs focused on sensory integration, vocational training, and recreational activities, along with short-term respite services for eligible individuals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and one year of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, or mental health challenges OR One year of experience as an Attendant Counselor 1 or in an equivalent or higher-level state classification
Certified Nursing Assistant (NAC) Certification is required to work in the facility.
Must be able to pass state exam and clinical competency test.
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Nursing Assistant Certification license (NAC).
Effective verbal communication skills
Strong work ethic
Collaborative mindset
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Able to work holidays, weekends, or extended hours with short notice
Ability to work with challenging individuals.
Able to read and follow policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Successfully complete employer providing NAC training.

Responsibilities

Provide care to male and female residents under the clinical direction of an RN or LPN and supervision of an Attendant Counselor Manager, including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, personal hygiene, taking vital signs, measuring weight, and recording food and fluid intake/output.
Assist in meal preparations adhering to diet orders, differentiating food and liquid textures/consistencies, and may need to assist in feeding a resident, recording intake and output.
Perform resident-specific transfers, repositioning, and transportation, utilizing facility equipment appropriately, and follow standard precautions to prevent disease transmission.
Serve as relief shift charge, assigning staff duties, ensuring training, and assisting clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and personal care.
Monitor and report clients' medical and overall conditions; function as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to develop, document, and implement formal programs.
Transport clients to appointments and activities; provide money management opportunities when appropriate; ensure client safety, security, and protection.
Transfer, reposition, and transport clients within the cottage and campus; perform light housekeeping duties and launder personal clothing and bedding; manage inventory of supplies and personal possessions.
Implement individualized programs and services designed to maintain skills and facilitate independence, in accordance with care plans/Individual Habilitation Plans (IHPs), collecting and recording data as needed.
Observe, document, and report changes in clients' physical or mental conditions and unusual behaviors; report and ensure completion of incident reports for abuse, neglect, or injuries of unknown origin.