DSHS Lakeland Attendant Counselor 2

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DSHS Lakeland Attendant Counselor 2

Want to put your passion to work? In this job, you will assist adults with developmental disabilities to live full, empowered lives.

Nestled in the town of Medical Lake, Lakeland Village Residential Habilitation Center (RHC) is 25 minutes south of downtown Spokane and offers a warm and inviting community to residents and staff.

In addition to an exceptional benefits package, staff have access to an onsite fitness center, regional public transportation, and professional development opportunities.

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. Evening and night shifts include a shift differential, in addition to the standard compensation rate.

Please note: This role is for Cascade 86/87 with evening and night shifts available.

See why people like you choose careers with DSHS:

Here is some of what you will do:

• 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, 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

Who we are looking for:

• A high school diploma/GED AND one year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.

Skills and Abilities:

• 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

We need you to help us help others! If we have caught your eye, we want to hear from you!

Interested? Simply fill out our application and include three references. That's it! We want to make this easy for you.

Questions? Email the recruiter at morgan.daggi@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 09253.

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 an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS.

We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, 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 Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect­ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information.

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