DSHS Lakeland Village Attendant Counselor 2

DSHS BHHA Lakeland - Attendant Counselor 2

Join our team as an Attendant Counselor 2 at Lakeland Village in Medical Lake, where you will play a vital role in supporting residents with developmental and behavioral health needs. In this position, you will provide hands-on care, assist with daily living activities, and help implement individualized care plans that promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing. Your work directly contributes to a safe, structured, and supportive environment where residents can build skills and maintain quality of life.

This position will be located at the Laurel Cottage within the nursing facility.

The schedule for this position is shift 2: Thursday - Monday, 2:30PM - 11:00PM with Tuesdays/Wednesday OFF.

About Lakeland Village

Lakeland Village is a state-operated, 24-hour residential facility serving approximately 210 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Located in Medical Lake and established in 1914, it offers a range of services through certified Nursing Facility and Intermediate Care Facility (ICF/IID) programs. Residents receive comprehensive care that includes medical and nursing support, therapeutic programming, and individualized treatment plans designed to promote independence and quality of life in a home-like setting. Lakeland Village also offers day programs focused on sensory integration, vocational training, and recreational activities, along with short-term respite services for eligible individuals.

Some of what you'll do:

• Provide care to male and female residents under the clinical direction of an RN or LPN and supervision of an Attendant Counselor Manager, including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, personal hygiene, taking vital signs, measuring weight, and recording food and fluid intake/output.
• Assist in meal preparations adhering to diet orders, differentiating food and liquid textures/consistencies, and may need to assist in feeding a resident, recording intake and output.
• Perform resident-specific transfers, repositioning, and transportation, utilizing facility equipment appropriately, and follow standard precautions to prevent disease transmission.
• Serve as relief shift charge, assigning staff duties, ensuring training, and assisting clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and personal care.
• Monitor and report clients' medical and overall conditions; function as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to develop, document, and implement formal programs.
• Transport clients to appointments and activities; provide money management opportunities when appropriate; ensure client safety, security, and protection.
• Transfer, reposition, and transport clients within the cottage and campus; perform light housekeeping duties and launder personal clothing and bedding; manage inventory of supplies and personal possessions.
• Implement individualized programs and services designed to maintain skills and facilitate independence, in accordance with care plans/Individual Habilitation Plans (IHPs), collecting and recording data as needed.
• Observe, document, and report changes in clients' physical or mental conditions and unusual behaviors; report and ensure completion of incident reports for abuse, neglect, or injuries of unknown origin.

Desired skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Successfully complete employer providing NAC training. Must be able to pass state exam and clinical competency test.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Nursing Assistant Certification license (NAC).
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Collaborative mindset
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Able to work holidays, weekends, or extended hours with short notice
• Ability to work with challenging individuals.
• Able to read and follow policies and procedures.

Who should apply?

We are searching for professionals who meet one of the following:

• High school diploma or GED and one year of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, or mental health challenges

OR

• One year of experience as an Attendant Counselor 1 or in an equivalent or higher-level state classification

Certified Nursing Assistant (NAC) Certification is required to work in the facility. We can assist in obtaining the certification if necessary!

Additional information:

• 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.

Ready to start a rewarding career? Apply today!

Along with your application, please include:

• An updated resume

• Three professional references with contact information

Questions?

Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Alex Baclaan at ... and reference job number #04207.

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