CNA 2026-00827

State of Wyoming; Basin (WY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

FMLA

Retirement plan

457B plan

Job summary

The Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin, Wyoming is seeking a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support nursing staff in a home-like setting.

The role requires compassionate care for residents with mental health, dementia, and medical needs, with duties including daily living support, vital signs, and infection control. A CNA license is required, and a $2,000 hiring bonus applies to eligible new hires.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree (Healthcare)
• CNA Certification required
• No prior experience required

Responsibilities

• Cares for personal needs and safety of residents
• Assists with mobility, eating, and personal care
• Takes blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration
• Maintains infection control procedures
• Documents care in medical records
• Participates in treatment team meetings and shift change reports

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Communication skills

Infection control

Education

Associate's Degree (Healthcare)

Tools

O2 equipment handling

Lifts equipment

Medical records documentation

Job description

Open Until Filled

The Wyoming Retirement Center is seeking qualified individuals for the full-time position of Certified Nursing Assistant.

This position requires a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to help nursing staff provide quality health care for persons in a home-like setting.

CNAs will exhibit compassion and respect while caring for persons with mental health, dementia, and medical needs.

The Wyoming Retirement Center is located in Basin, Wyoming, with many outdoor activities available.

**This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus** See notes for eligibility and conditions

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resource Contact: [e-mail] / 307-568-3464

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Cares for the personal needs, comforts, and safety of persons with mental health, dementia, and physical needs.
• Assists persons with mobility, eating, and personal care.
• Takes blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration values.
• Applies prescribed safety devices to the environment of persons we care for (i.e., braces and splints, etc.).
• Documents all care provided with written entries in medical records.
• Assists in maintaining proper infection control procedures.
• Documents weekly progress toward group and intervention participation.
• Participates in treatment team meetings and shift change reports.

PREFERENCES/ AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to those with experience in a long-term care facility.

Agency requires a current CNA license.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of basic nursing assistant procedures and responsibilities.
• Knowledge and use of infection control techniques.
• Knowledge of using and maintaining simple nursing equipment (O2, prosthetics, lifts, etc.).
• Knowledge and use of good body mechanics and proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to work on a team.
• Ability to be observant and communicate subtle changes to charge nurses.
• Ability to use good oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associate's Degree (typically in Healthcare)

Experience:

No prior experience is required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

CNA Certification

OR

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Human Services)

OR

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

CNA Certification

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to:

• Lift/transfer persons to different positions.
• Lift persons and/or medical equipment of varying sizes and weights up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Work holidays, evenings, nights, and/or weekends as scheduled.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• The position is full-time.
• A background information check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, the Wyoming Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
• Pre-employment drug testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions (direct patient care positions are considered safety-sensitive). Drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
• The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package!
• The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify Employer.
• Hiring Bonus eligibility and conditions
  • New state employees and temporary employees accepting a permanent position
  • Current state employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been open to the public
  • One year of service in the position must be completed. Failure to complete this requirement will require reimbursement of the bonus with the funds deducted from the final pay.
  • Internal candidates will be required to remain in the position for a minimum of (1) year from the promotion date.
  • Employees will only be eligible for (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.

048-Wyoming Department of Health - Aging Division - Wyoming Retirement Center

Visit us online at https://health.wyo.gov/aging/retirementcenter/

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URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.