DSHS Fircrest - Attendant Counselor 3

State of Washington • King County - Shoreline, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center (RHC) is seeking compassionate Direct Care Professionals who are Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide support to developmentally disabled adults living at their facility. In this role, you will be a shift charge in the Nursing Facility, providing leadership and instruction to staff in the provision of activities of daily living, behavioral, social-emotional, and recreational support needs for the residents. Fircrest RHC is conveniently located north of Seattle in Shoreline, WA, with excellent access to transit lines, major medical & educational facilities, and various eateries. The facility offers Wi-Fi access and an onsite Fitness Center. Employees receive a complimentary Orca card and enjoy working in a beautiful, park-like 88-acre setting. The position offers competitive benefits, on-the-job training, meaningful work, and opportunities for professional and promotional growth. King County employees receive 5% premium pay and are eligible for a free ORCA card. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential. Opportunities performed on-site at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work with residents who exhibit challenging behavior; with a dual diagnosis or developmental disability and mental illness; with community protection issues; and with health issues.
• Strong work ethic.
• Demonstrate understanding and competence in all aspects of Therapeutic Options training in daily work assignments.
• Promote and maintain a positive reinforcing environment.
• Positive Leadership Skills.
• Able to work holidays, weekends, or extended hours with short notice.
• High school diploma or GED AND two years of experience as an Attendant Counselor 1, equivalent or higher-level state class.
• OR High school graduation or GED AND two years of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Nursing Assistant Certified License.
• All newly hired employees will participate and complete a paid, three-week mandatory New Employee Training Session (Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
• Valid driver's license (if driving on state business).
• Liability insurance on privately owned vehicle (if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business).

Nice To Haves

• 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 who are eager to develop new personal and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized programs, plans, and services designed to maintain skills and facilitate independence.
• Carry out prescribed programs as daily schedules require or as written.
• As a shift charge, provide verbal and written feedback/coaching, monitor staff, and ensure care is provided according to an Individual Habilitation Plan (IHP).
• Ensure care issues, environmental, and other pertinent information is communicated timely and to appropriate people.
• Provide feedback to the manager for Personal Development Plan input.
• Observe, document, and report changes in individuals' physical/mental condition or unusual behaviors.
• Accompany and supervise residents ensuring their health and safety to and from activities and appointments of daily living.
• Assist with medical and behavioral emergencies; provide health, safety, security, and protection from abuse or neglect.
• Guide staff and others in the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment and in following all infection control policies and procedures.
• Work directly on the floor with clients and provide personalized care.
• Provide care for each client as described in their individualized care plans (CP) and other support plans accurately.
• Demonstrate understanding of and follow each client’s plan when assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as dressing, bathing, toileting, transferring, and assisting to eat.
• Take and record vital signs accurately and timely.
• Perform activities as directed by the licensed nurse according to plan and report observations to a licensed nurse clearly and in a timely manner.
• Monitor for and report any instances of abuse or neglect to a higher authority, recognizing the need to have client safety and protection as paramount.

Benefits

• Exceptional benefits package
• Complimentary Orca card
• On-the-job training
• Meaningful work
• Long-term, professional, and promotional growth opportunities
• 5% premium pay (for King County employees)
• Shift differential (for Evening and Night shifts)
• Additional 5% premium pay (for opportunities performed on-site at least three days a week)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED