DSHS Lakeland Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant/NAC

Are you a highly motivated Certified Nursing Assistant/NAC (also called Attendant Counselor 1) interested in working with adults with intellectual disabilities? Do you like taking a team approach to making a difference in the quality of life of others? Ready to share your creativity, enthusiasm, professionalism, and compassion.

We have immediate career opportunities on all three shifts for Certified Nursing Assistants (also known as Nursing Assistant Certified) at the Lakeland Village Residential Habilitation Center Nursing Facility. You'll work with residents in a homelike environment alongside peers who are driven by these same goals.

Not a CNA/NAC? We will train you! If you have a passion to work in the healthcare field and support individuals with disabilities, we offer a no-cost Nursing Assistant Certification Program for full-time employees.

Some of what you will do:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, self-help and therapeutic activities, recreation, and social skills
• Provide personal care and hygiene assistance to male and female residents
• Take vital signs and report data
• Assist in meal preparations, adhere to diet orders by differentiating food and liquid textures/consistencies, and assist in feeding residents
• Document any observed changes in resident behavior, physical status, and possible medical or psychological conditions
• Reposition and transfer residents using state of the art equipment and a team approach

Nestled in the town of Medical Lake, Lakeland Village 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. Serving as an advocate, companion, and mentor assisting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, our Nursing Assistants enjoy meaningful careers supporting our residents to lead healthy and satisfying lives.

What makes us an employer of choice for CNA/NACs?

• A three week new employee orientation focused on supporting your success
• A robust team with an average 1:4 staff to resident ratio
• Outstanding benefits for qualified employees, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid vacation, holidays and sick time, and monetary reimbursement for NAC license renewals
• Onsite NAC training program, career development, and promotional opportunities
• Shift premium pay and overtime opportunities
• Support from onsite physical, occupational and speech therapy departments
• A community-driven campus with a culture of collaboration and appreciative residents who look forward to seeing you

Who should apply?

• Motivated applicants with a High School Diploma/GED OR One year of experience working with people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
• Current Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) from the State of Washington OR the interest and ability to attend our onsite NAC training and pass the Washington State Nursing Assistant Certification Exam

What our residents depend on from you:

• Dependability
• Compassion
• Great communication
• Encouraging and engaging interaction
• Creativity
• Professionalism and teamwork

Interested? Apply today. Interviews are scheduled weekly. Please include three professional references with current contact information that includes email addresses.

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. The successful hire will be offered a starting salary within the range of $21.06-$28.06 hourly.