CNA 2026-02249

State of Wyoming; Basin (WY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation & sick leave

Retirement - 457B plan

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Wyoming Department of Health – Aging Division, Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin, Wyoming, seeks a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant to support compassionate care for residents with mental health, dementia, and medical needs. The CNA will assist with personal care, monitor vitals, document care, and participate in treatment team meetings while maintaining infection control and safety.

A CNA Certification is required; background checks and pre-employment drug testing apply.

Qualifications

• CNA Certification required.
• Knowledge of infection control techniques.
• Ability to lift and transfer patients.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Care for the personal needs, comforts, and safety of residents.
• Assist with mobility, eating, and personal care.
• Take vital signs (BP, temp, pulse, respiration).
• Document all care in medical records.
• Maintain infection control procedures and safety practices.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and shift reports.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's Degree (Healthcare)

Job description

General Description

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.

Hiring Bonus

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

Benefits

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
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?

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

Essential Functions

• 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 & Experience Substitution:

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/

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.

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