DSHS YVS Certified Nursing Assistant

DSHS YVS – Certified Nursing Assistant (Attendant Counselor 1)
Are you passionate about helping others and making a meaningful difference in their lives? Join the team at Yakima Valley School, where your compassion, creativity, and ideas can help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities live fuller, more engaging lives. In this team-oriented, home-like setting, you’ll build connections, support personal choice and independence, and help create meaningful experiences through daily care and therapeutic activities both on and off campus.

We’re hiring full-time and on-call Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), as well as individuals interested in becoming certified. If you’re ready to bring your enthusiasm, flexibility, and commitment to a role where the care you provide matters, we encourage you to apply.

Not yet certified?
Full-time employees can participate in our Nursing Assistant Certification Program. At Yakima Valley School, these training opportunities are classified as Attendant Counselor positions and function in the capacity of a Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC).

Some of what you'll do:

• Actively engage in the daily lives of residents, building supportive and respectful relationships
• Provide direct care and support to promote independence and enhance daily living skills
• Assist with personal care needs, including hygiene, grooming, dressing, and meal preparation
• Support skill development in areas such as socialization, communication, safety, and household responsibilities
• Transport and escort residents to recreational activities, community outings, and medical appointments
• Implement Health Services Orders and individualized plans to support learning, independence, and overall well-being
• Observe, document, and report changes in residents’ physical, medical, or behavioral status, and respond to emergencies or challenging behaviors as needed
  
  

• Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) who enjoy engaging with residents and being part of their daily lives in a fun, supportive environment
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• Individuals interested in full-time employment while completing a Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) program under current CFR 483.35(d) 1135 Waiver guidelines*, who have at least one year of related experience or a high school diploma (or equivalent)

• Knowledge of behavior management principles and techniques, including skill development and support strategies
• Understanding of interdisciplinary team processes and individualized habilitation planning
• Ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and verbally
• Skill in applying established care plans, procedures, and techniques to support resident goals
• Ability to work independently and carry out assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision

• 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.
• On-call NACs must be available to work at any cottage, on short notice, including weekends and holidays, with a minimum commitment of 64 hours per calendar month.

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 reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.