Job Description

Posting number: 2026-05731

Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services

Division: DDA

Job classification: ATTENDANT COUNSELOR 1

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Social Services, Human Services, Health Sciences, Health Care Support

Summary

DSHS Lakeland Village - Certified Nursing Assistant

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 use 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.

Not sure if this opportunity is for you? You can find more information on Lakeland Village here or email Sheila Stoddard at sheila.stoddard@dshs.wa.gov or call (509) 299-1994 to arrange a campus tour.

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 anadditional5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. The successful hire will be offered a starting salary within the range of $21.06-$28.06hourly.

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Questions?

Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Peter Bonato at peter.bonato@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #05731.

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.

Supplemental information

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.

Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewedhere. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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