DSHS Lakeland Village Direct Care Provider Job at State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services
State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services Medical Lake, WA
Are you a highly motivated direct care professional seeking a career in healthcare? Are you interested in working with adults with intellectual disabilities? We are looking for compassionate teammates committed to creating an extraordinary community where people can thrive.
We have immediate career opportunities on all three shifts for Direct Care Providers at Lakeland Village Residential Habilitation Center. In this role, you’ll coach, teach, and mentor adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities in a homelike environment alongside peers who are driven by these same goals and focused on our mission to Transform Lives.
Some of what you'll do:
Perform personal care for adults, including hygiene, grooming, bathing and toileting- Provide specialized direct care, support, and training
- Actively engage residents in all teaching opportunities to promote their maximum independence
- Provide intervention to residents with complex support and service needs
- Transport residents to appointments and activities on and off campus
- Document and report on care provided and any changes
What makes us an employer of choice for Direct Care Providers?
- Outstanding benefits for qualified staff, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid vacation, holidays and sick time.
- Onsite Nursing Assistant Registered and Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) training course and other professional development opportunities
- Additional income through overtime hours and/or shift premiums
- We are growing and expanding our program
- A community-driven campus with a culture of collaboration and appreciative residents who look forward to seeing you
Professionals with a High School Diploma/GED
OR
1 year of experience working with people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
Note: An existing Washington State Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is a plus but not required.
Interested? Apply today. Interviews are scheduled weekly.
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 me at adrian.alegria@dshs.wa.gov and reference #01454.
NOTE: Employees of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made.
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.
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