DSHS Fircrest Certified Nursing Assistant

State of Washington • King County - Shoreline, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

DSHS Fircrest Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/NAC) - Direct Support Professional. This role involves working closely with people in need, providing care and support to residents with developmental and intellectual disabilities in a residential setting. Fircrest RHC is located in Shoreline, WA, with convenient access to transit, medical and educational facilities, and offers an onsite Fitness Center and Wi-Fi access on campus. The position offers competitive benefits, on-the-job training, meaningful work, and opportunities for professional growth. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions.

Requirements

• Effective communication skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to work positively with clients and team members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to work holidays, weekends, or extended hours with short notice.
• High school diploma/GED OR one year of experience working with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Individuals who currently possess an active Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) license OR possess an active Nursing Assistant Registration (NAR) license AND will be able to obtain a certified NAC license within 120 days of hire.
• Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license.
• Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care, support, and training for residents with intellectual disabilities by implementing each individual's care plan.
• Train and assist residents to maximize independent living skills in community awareness, safety, and personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, social behavior, and behavioral needs.
• Observe, report, and document changes in individuals' physical/mental condition or unusual behaviors and provide residents with safety, security, and protection.
• Accompany and supervise residents ensuring health and safety of the residents to/from and during activities, community events, appointments, eating, and shopping.
• Able and willing to properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow all infection control policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Exceptional benefits package
• Complimentary Orca card
• On-the-job training
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED