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DSHS Lakeland Village - Certified Nursing AssistantAre 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 skillsProvide personal care and hygiene assistance to male and female residentsTake vital signs and report dataAssist in meal preparations, adhere to diet orders by differentiating food and liquid textures/consistencies, and assist in feeding residentsDocument any observed changes in resident behavior, physical status, and possible medical or psychological conditionsReposition and transfer residents using state of the art equipment and a team approachNestled 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 successA robust team with an average 1:4 staff to resident ratioOutstanding benefits for qualified employees, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid vacation, holidays and sick time, and monetary reimbursement for NAC license renewalsOnsite NAC training program, career development, and promotional opportunitiesShift premium pay and overtime opportunitiesSupport from onsite physical, occupational and speech therapy departmentsA community-driven campus with a culture of collaboration and appreciative residents who look forward to seeing youWho should apply?Motivated applicants with a High School Diploma/GED OR One year of experience working with people with Intellectual/Developmental DisabilitiesCurrent 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 ExamWhat our residents depend on from you:DependabilityCompassionGreat communicationEncouraging and engaging interactionCreativityProfessionalism and teamworkInterested? 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.Questions? Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Peter Bonato at and reference job number #05731.
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medical lake, WA, 99022, US
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