What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS Fircrest Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/NAC) position at State of Washington?
DSHS Fircrest Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/NAC)
Do you enjoy working closely with people in need and want to make a difference in their lives? A career as a Certified Nursing Assistant could be for you. Certified Nursing Assistants, also known as Nursing Assistant Certified, are compassionate about the well-being of our residents with developmental and intellectual disabilities in their homes or at other locations on and off campus.
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.
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.
You will connect with our mission to Transform Lives and make a difference every day in the lives of the people you care for.
Some of what you'll do
Who should apply?
Professionals with a High School Diploma/GED OR one year of experience working with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
At your own expense, you must have a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or be certified within 120 days from the date of hire.
The successful hire will be offered a starting salary within the range of $19.85 - $25.84 Hourly and Interviews are ongoing, we encourage you to apply today before positions are filled.
Questions about job duties or Fircrest RHC? Please contact: David Greenman at david.greenman@dshs.wa.gov or Krystal Link at krystal.link@dshs.wa.gov
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 attach your resume and three references. That's it!? We want to make this easy for you.
Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform 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 mission 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.
Questions? Please contact alex.baclaan@dshs.wa.gov and reference 01096.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. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Do you enjoy working closely with people in need and want to make a difference in their lives? A career as a Certified Nursing Assistant could be for you. Certified Nursing Assistants, also known as Nursing Assistant Certified, are compassionate about the well-being of our residents with developmental and intellectual disabilities in their homes or at other locations on and off campus.
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.
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.
You will connect with our mission to Transform Lives and make a difference every day in the lives of the people you care for.
Some of what you'll do
- Provide specialized care, support, and training for residents with intellectual disabilities by implementing each individual’s care plan
- Train and assist residents in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) 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
- Report every incident of observed, reported, or suspected abuse, neglect, or negligent treatment of residents as well as injuries of unknown origin
- Accompany and supervise residents ensuring the 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
- 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
Who should apply?
Professionals with a High School Diploma/GED OR one year of experience working with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
At your own expense, you must have a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or be certified within 120 days from the date of hire.
The successful hire will be offered a starting salary within the range of $19.85 - $25.84 Hourly and Interviews are ongoing, we encourage you to apply today before positions are filled.
Questions about job duties or Fircrest RHC? Please contact: David Greenman at david.greenman@dshs.wa.gov or Krystal Link at krystal.link@dshs.wa.gov
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 attach your resume and three references. That's it!? We want to make this easy for you.
Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform 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 mission 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.
Questions? Please contact alex.baclaan@dshs.wa.gov and reference 01096.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. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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