Skilled Nursing CNA

Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center; Cheyenne, Northern (WY, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $2,500 for eligible full

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Care Cash Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Training and professional development

Job summary

Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming is seeking compassionate CNAs to join our nursing team. CNAs provide hands-on care, assist with ADLs, mobility, and personal care while collaborating with the nursing staff to deliver safe, respectful, resident-centered care.

Join a team that values residents and offers growth opportunities, a $2,500 sign-on bonus for eligible full-time CNAs, and a supportive work environment focused on high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Wyoming CNA certification in good standing.
• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or assisted living preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding and personal hygiene.
• Obtain and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure) accurately.
• Observe residents for changes in condition and report concerns promptly to the supervising nurse.
• Assist with transfers, ambulation, repositioning and mobility equipment per care plans and safety procedures.
• Respond promptly to call lights and resident requests.
• Assist with meal service and provide feeding assistance when needed.
• Provide routine skin care, incontinence care, oral care, and other CNA duties.
• Document care in facility procedures accurately.
• Follow resident care plans and communicate any concerns to licensed staff.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized rooms and care areas.
• Follow infection control, fall prevention, and safety procedures.
• Respect resident privacy, dignity, and rights.
• Communicate respectfully with residents, families, visitors, nurses, and team members.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Dependable

Follow care plans

Education

Wyoming CNA certification

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible Full-Time CNAs

Why Join Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center?

At Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center, joining our team means more than accepting a position—it means becoming part of a team that values your work, supports your development, and recognizes the difference you make in the lives of our residents every day.

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for advancement and career development
• Leadership that values and supports its team
• Meaningful, hands-on work with residents
• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus for eligible full-time CNAs

Position Overview

Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our nursing team.

As a CNA, you will provide direct, hands-on care to residents while assisting with activities of daily living, mobility, personal care, and other essential needs. You will work closely with nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary team to help ensure each resident receives safe, respectful, and individualized care.

Our CNAs are an essential part of our clinical team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships with residents, working as part of a team, and making a meaningful difference during every shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and personal hygiene
• Obtain and accurately record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
• Observe residents for changes in physical condition, behavior, mood, mobility, appetite, skin condition, or overall well-being and promptly report concerns to the supervising nurse
• Assist residents with transfers, ambulation, repositioning, and mobility equipment in accordance with individualized care plans and established safety procedures
• Respond promptly and professionally to call lights and resident requests
• Assist with meal service and provide feeding assistance when required
• Provide routine skin care, incontinence care, oral care, and other personal care services within the CNA scope of practice
• Accurately document care and services provided in accordance with facility procedures
• Follow resident-specific care plans and communicate concerns or changes to licensed nursing staff
• Maintain resident rooms and care areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition
• Follow infection prevention, fall prevention, transfer, skin integrity, and resident safety procedures
• Protect resident privacy, dignity, independence, preferences, and rights
• Communicate respectfully with residents, families, visitors, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members
• Follow all facility policies and applicable federal and Wyoming requirements

Qualifications

• Current, active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the State of Wyoming
• Certification must be in good standing with no disqualifying findings on the applicable Nurse Aide Registry
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, assisted living, or another healthcare environment preferred but not required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow individualized resident care plans and nursing direction
• Dependable and able to work effectively as part of a clinical team
• Strong observation skills and ability to recognize and report changes in resident condition
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Commitment to providing compassionate, respectful, and resident-centered care
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus for eligible full-time CNAs
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Care Cash Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Grow With Us

At Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center, we believe in developing our team from within. Whether you are beginning your healthcare career or working toward your next professional goal, we provide opportunities to strengthen your skills, gain valuable clinical experience, and advance within the organization.

For CNAs interested in continuing their healthcare education, this position can provide valuable experience toward future opportunities in medication administration, practical nursing, registered nursing, and healthcare leadership.

About Us

Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center proudly serves the Cheyenne, Wyoming community by providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-acute services.

Our mission is centered on providing compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care while making every resident feel cared for. We believe exceptional resident care begins with employees who feel valued, supported, and equipped to succeed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring assistance should contact Human Resources.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to assist with lifting, transferring, repositioning, and supporting residents using appropriate assistance or mechanical equipment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform direct-care responsibilities for extended periods
• Ability to safely operate resident transfer and mobility equipment
• Ability to respond promptly to resident needs and emergency situations
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation