DSHS Fircrest Certified Nursing Assistant 2 - CNA/NAC

State of Washington; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Orca card

Job summary

DSHS Fircrest is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant 2 (Attendant Counselor 2) to serve as shift charge and lead staff in providing daily living activities, behavioral support, and recreational activities for residents with developmental disabilities. The role emphasizes care plan adherence, staff coaching, and timely communication to ensure high-quality resident care.

You will work in a residential facility on an 88-acre campus in Shoreline, WA, with competitive benefits, on-site training,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 1 year experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Or 1 year of experience as an Attendant Counselor 1 or higher.
• Background check required.
• Ability to lead and train staff.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Relief shift charge that provides verbal and written feedback/coaching to staff.
• Ensure issues and information are communicated timely to appropriate people.
• Provide specialized care and training per each resident’s care plan.
• Train and assist residents in activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Observe, report and document changes in residents’ condition and behavior.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Flexibility

ID/DD experience

Discretion

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 Certified Nursing Assistant could be for you. Certified Nursing Assistants, 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.

Additional pay incentives:

• This position is located in King County. Employees assigned to a permanent duty station in King County will receive 5% Premium Pay calculated from their base salary.
• 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.

See why people like you choose careers at DSHS:

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 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 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 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.

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?

• A High School Diploma, GED or equivalent 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.

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.

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