DSHS Lakeland Certified Nursing Assistant

DSHS Lakeland Certified Nursing Assistant Salary

$21.06 - $28.06 Hourly

Location: Spokane County - Medical Lake, WA

Job Type: Various

Job Number: 2026-00164

Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services

Division: BHHA

Opening Date: 01/09/2026

Closing Date: 1/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step Description: Benefits

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Description: 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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

About the Job:

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 Us an Employer of Choice:

• A two 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:

• Dependability
• Compassion
• Great communication
• Encouraging and engaging interaction
• Creativity
• Professionalism and teamwork

Apply Today:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today. Interviews are scheduled weekly. Please include three professional references with current contact information that includes email addresses.

Additional Information:

• 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 peter.bonato@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #00164.

About DSHS:

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.

Benefits:

Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Insurance Benefits:

• Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance
• There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state
• Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses
• Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts

Other Insurance Coverage:

• Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses
• Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction
• The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation
• Social Security
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Holidays
• Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year
• Military Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Leave Sharing
• Parental Leave
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Leave Without Pay

Additional Information:

• Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
• We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security.
• Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

How to Apply:

To provide care in the Nursing Facility at Lakeland Village, employees must have status as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Washington within 120 days of hire. I am currently a Certified Nursing Assistant (please provide your NAC number and expiration date). I have completed or enrolled in an approved nursing assistant program by the Washington State Department of Health Nursing Commission AND can obtain NAC certification within 120 days of hire. I want to obtain the approved education and training to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. None of the above.

Where Did You First Hear About This Opportunity:

• Careers.wa.gov
• Job Alerts
• Craigslist
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• WorkSource of Washington
• Live event/hiring event
• Employee referral
• Other

Required Question:

Employer: State of Washington Address: View Job Posting for Agency Information View Job Posting for Location, Washington, 98504 Website: http://www.careers.wa.gov