Description
DSHS ESH Forensic Care Associate 3
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Forensic Care Associate 3 where you’ll provide care at Eastern State Hospital to individuals experiencing mental illness located in Medical Lake, WA.
We are seeking a motivated teammate with a passion for helping people. In this role, you will make real, lasting differences in the lives of our patients. Come be part of a team that helps people on their way to recovery.
This position is on day shift, 6:30am-3:00pm, with Monday and Tuesday as days off.
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.
Some Of What You'll Do
- Provide mentoring, orientating to the ward, and training on administrative tasks to new staff assigned to the wards
- Assist with patient admissions by orienting them to the ward/living unit
- Assist RN by taking vitals, height/weight, and inventory of personal items and clothing
- Prepare patients for transfer to other wards/living units by performing an inventory of their personal items, gathering medical records, and then escorting the patient to a new ward/living unit
- Educate patients on activities of daily living and encourage participation in social and recreational activities
- Complete rounds and patient census
- Perform safety inspections of the ward unit
- Deliver care per treatment plan
- Order stock supplies and PPE, manage patient funds, and complete equipment checks
Required Qualifications
Must have a High School diploma or GED.
AND
Three years experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting.
AND
Current unincumbered Washington State Nursing Assistant Registration (NAR), Nursing Assistant Certified certification (NAC), or a current unincumbered Washington State Certified Medical Assistant Certification (MA).
Please Note
- Maintain current BLS certification
- Information regarding NAR with the State of Washington can be found here
Interested? Please apply online or email your resume to the recruiter that outlines the experience and qualifications for this role.
Questions? Please contact
[email protected] OR call the main line at (360) 725-5810 and reference 03163.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that p eople 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 an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, 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 .
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