DSHS Fircrest Certified Nursing Assistant 2

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DSHS Fircrest Certified Nursing Assistant 2 (Attendant Counselor 2)
Do you enjoy working closely with people in need and want to make a difference in their lives? A career as a Direct Support Professional could be for you. Direct Support Professionals, also known as Attendant Counselors, are compassionate about the well-being of our residents. With the main focus of providing support, guidance, and care for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

In this role, you will serve as shift charge in our Nursing Facility and will provide leadership and instruction to employees in the provision of daily living activities, behavioral, social-emotional, and recreational support for the residents.

Fircrest RHC is conveniently located just north of Seattle in the central location of Shoreline, WA, and has excellent access to transit lines. Also nearby are major medical & educational facilities, a variety of eateries, access to Wi-Fi while on campus, as well as an onsite Fitness Center. In addition to an exceptional benefits package, we also offer a complimentary Orca card while employed with Fircrest. You will enjoy being part of a great team and working in a residential setting on a beautiful 88-acre lot with a park-like atmosphere.

Start a career today at Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center and join our community of hard-working professionals. We offer competitive benefits, on-the-job training, meaningful work, and long-term, professional, and promotional growth opportunities.



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 for guiding 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
  
  

What we offer:

• Opportunities to develop leadership skills through coaching, mentoring, and professional growth
  
• Stable, full-time employment with a predictable schedule and opportunities for overtime
  
• A supportive team environment that encourages growth and collaboration
  
• Comprehensive benefits, including paid sick leave, vacation, holidays, retirement savings, and shift premium pay for evening and night schedules
  
• Additional perks such as a prepaid ORCA card provided at the time of hire
  
  

What we're looking for:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders
  
• Demonstrated strong work ethic, reliability, and accountability in a professional setting
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
  
• 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, with a willingness to take on new challenges and grow professionally
  
• Commitment to teamwork, continuous learning, and the development of personal and technical skills
  
  

Who should apply?

• Professionals with a High School Diploma or GED 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.
  AND
  
• Must have a Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC)/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  
  

Additional information:

• 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.
  
• All newly hired employees will participate and complete a paid, three-week mandatory New Employee Training Session. These trainings typically occur Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm.
  
  

Interested?
Along with your application, please include:

• An updated resume
  
• Three professional references with contact information
  
  

Questions about job duties or Fircrest RHC?
Please contact Krystal Link at krystal.link@dshs.wa.gov or call 206.361.3461 and reference job number #02439.

General questions about DSHS?
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna at ricky.luna@dshs.wa.gov.


The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Additional Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted.

Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job.

This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. 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.

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