DSHS Fircrest Certified Nursing Assistant 2 - CNA/NAC

State of Washington • King County - Shoreline, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

DSHS Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant 2, also known as an Attendant Counselor 2, to provide support, guidance, and care for residents with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The role serves as a relief shift charge in the Nursing Facility, providing leadership and instruction to employees delivering daily living, behavioral, social-emotional, and recreational support. The position is based at Fircrest RHC in Shoreline, Washington, on an 88-acre residential campus.

Requirements

• Must have a Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Must have either a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and accountability in a professional setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Flexibility to work holidays, weekends, and extended hours with short notice, as needed.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, or the ability to quickly develop competence in this area.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and willingness to take on new challenges and grow professionally.
• Commitment to teamwork, continuous learning, and developing personal and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a relief shift charge by giving verbal and written feedback and coaching, monitoring staff, and ensuring care is provided according to each resident’s Care Plan.
• Communicate issues, environmental concerns, and other pertinent information promptly to appropriate people.
• Implement individual care plans to provide specialized care, support, and training for residents with intellectual disabilities.
• Train and assist residents with Activities of Daily Living, including community awareness, safety, bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, social behavior, and behavioral needs, to maximize independent living skills.
• Observe, report, and document changes in residents’ physical or mental conditions and unusual behaviors, and provide safety, security, and protection.
• Report every incident of observed, reported, or suspected abuse, neglect, or negligent treatment, as well as injuries of unknown origin.
• Accompany and supervise residents to, from, and during activities, community events, appointments, meals, and shopping.
• Use Personal Protective Equipment properly and follow infection-control policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Exceptional benefits package.
• Complimentary ORCA card while employed with Fircrest.
• On-the-job training.
• Long-term professional and promotional growth opportunities.
• 5% premium pay for employees assigned to a permanent duty station in King County.
• Additional 5% premium pay may be available for opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week.
• Evening and night shifts include a shift differential.
• Access to an onsite Fitness Center and Wi-Fi on campus.

What This Job Offers

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