DSHS WSH Forensic Care Associate

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DSHS WSH | Forensic Care Associate 1-2 In Training – Nursing Assistant

Western State Hospital (WSH) is seeking motivated, supportive Nurse Assistants to work as Forensic Care Associates who have compassion for helping people with a behavioral health diagnosis. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you will learn areas of behavioral health treatment that can further your career path in nursing, therapy, or counseling. In this role, you will provide nursing care and forensic ward de-escalation within the Gage Center for Forensic Excellence.

As a part of our team, you’ll help people obtain their treatment goals who have been diagnosed with behavioral health conditions and area waiting competency restoration.

We currently have multiple opportunities for permanent, temporary, and on-call employment. You can select the shifts and employment types that interest you in the Supplemental Question section of your online application. Evening and Night shifts may include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate. Some 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.

• Help create a supportive and positive environment by guiding people to improve their behavior
• Engage with and provide for patient safety and comfort through attention to general health and guidance in personal care skills, cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, diet, and finances
• Maintain a pleasant, attentive, fully stocked, and comfortable ward environment
• Participate in the directed treatment plan for patients; assist the nurses and staffing the administration off food, medications, activities, and treatments prescribed by a physician
• Promote safe environments for employees and patients; observe patients for unusual or significant behavior
• Maintain security in housing and treatment areas, inspect patient living areas for cleanliness and order, and search living areas and persons for unauthorized items
• Assist care team with documentation of vitals and observations on patient charts
• Obtain a current Food Handler's permit and current CPR certification
• Encourage and supervise patients in a group or in independent recreational, social, and related activities, escort patients to appointments or during outside trips

• Those with a high school diploma or GED
• And, a current WA Nursing Assistant Registration (NAR) or Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC/CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA)

• Patience in delivering quality health care and daily living assistance
• As a team member, willing to deescalate behavioral issues in a calm, non-threatening manner
• Comprehend and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients, peers, management, and the public
• Capable of providing patient safety and comfort through attention to their general health and assistance in accomplishing daily hygiene issues

All FCAs receive classroom and on-the-job training related to patient interaction, facility rules and procedures, and ward observation.

Depends on your qualifications. All training is paid!

• Forensic Care Associate 1:
  Step A $4,027/monthly ($23.14/hour) – Step M $5,398/monthly ($31.02/hour)
• Forensic Care Associate 2:
  Step A $4,216/monthly ($24.23/hour) – Step M $5,666/monthly ($32.56/hour)

See why people like you chose careers with DSHS. Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Morgan Daggi at morgan.daggi.gov and reference 00799. To learn more about DSHS, go to www.dshs.wa.gov
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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…