Military Veterans encouraged to apply!
The Lake Whatcom Residential & Treatment Center is hiring for two experienced Home Care Aides/Certified Nursing Assistants/ Behavioral Health Technicians for our Maplewood Enhanced Services Facility (ESF) and new Birchwood multi-disciplinary care center. This posting is for a full-time night shift position.
Starting Salary shown is for minimum applicable experience - Additional experience will raise the initial offered rate. Additionally, hours worked between 11 pm and 7 am are paid an additional $2/hr shift differential.
Position will be responsible for assisting our residents with daily activities including transferring and toileting, bed checks, and med passes.
Minimum Qualifications:
Home Care Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant/Behavioral Health Technician certification from WA state Department of Health, in good standing.
A High School Diploma or equivalent, plus experience in work with special needs populations, AA or BA in Human Services related disciplines preferred.
Good organizational skills, ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team approach;
Ability to apply a Recovery based approach and to apply clinical knowledge;
Good verbal and written communication skills, basic computer skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion;
Visual and auditory skills required to communicate, to ensure and deliver client care, and to provide documentation of care;
Requires frequent standing, bending at the knees and waist, kneeling and reaching; Requires frequent walking to accomplish tasks; Requires ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR, and successful completion of Boarding Home training requirements (WAC 388-112).
Employment is contingent on successful fingerprint background check.
Why Work for Lake Whatcom Center?
LWC is a DSHS licensed not-for-profit organization providing an array of residential and community mental health services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. We pride ourselves on understanding our clients’ needs and their ability to meet their goal of Recovery. We are a fast-growing service, and committed to creating a supportive and positive environment for all our employees.
LWC offers competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical. Dental, Lif, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance 100% agency paid.
- Full time employees accrue 240 hours of PTO (Paid Time Off) annually
- 403(b) program (non-matching)
- Annual CoL pay raises
- Annual educational stipend
- Tuition reimbursement program
LWC is a tobacco-free and scent-free workplace. LWC is an Equal Opportunity employer, we are committed to an Affirmative Action Program and enhancing the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, age, religion, creed, marital status, ancestral heritage, sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veteran status, or the presences on any physical, mental and/or sensory disability. If accommodations are needed for participating in the application or interview process, please feel free to let us know.
Please submit LWC Employment Application Packet or resume to: [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.10 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bellingham, WA 98225 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bellingham, WA 98225: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
