Certified Nurse Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: A Part Time CNA's (Long-Term Care)

Location: Newcastle, WY | Department: Nursing Home | FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bring compassion to where it matters most. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Long-Term Care, you’ll provide essential, hands-on care that supports our residents’ comfort, dignity, and quality of life every day. If you take pride in building meaningful connections, delivering dependable care, and being part of a team that truly values residents and one another, this is a role where your work makes a lasting difference.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for growth and professional development (including scholarships and training)
• Paid Personal Leave (PPL): begins accruing on your first day and can be used after 90 days of employment
• Health insurance: coverage begins the first day of the month following hire
• Dental and vision insurance begins the first day of the month following hire
• Life insurance: coverage begins the first day of the month following hire
• Supplemental insurance options, including accident, short-term, and long-term disability
• Bereavement leave

• Respond promptly to patient call lights and assess needs to determine appropriate support or escalation
• Provide hands-on assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including mobility, personal hygiene, and comfort care
• Turn, reposition, and assist bedridden patients per care plans and safety guidelines
• Support nutritional needs by following dietary restrictions, food allergies, and resident preferences
• Gather and communicate relevant information regarding patient condition, treatment plans, and recommended activities
• Measure, monitor, and accurately record food and fluid intake
• Obtain and document vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respirations, as directed
• Observe patients for changes in condition or signs requiring medical attention and report findings to nursing staff
• Communicate resident concerns, complaints, or symptoms clearly and promptly to nurses
• Greet and assist residents, families, and visitors professionally, providing directions and support as needed
• Introduce yourself to residents, families, and visitors to promote comfort and trust
• Identify and report safety hazards to ensure a safe care environment
• Replenish supplies and maintain organized patient care areas
• Adhere to all infection control practices, including proper hand hygiene, standard precautions, and isolation protocols

What We’re Looking For

• Wyoming State Certified Nursing Assistant
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Exceptional knowledge of medical terminology and processes.
• Has and maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to take after-hours calls, work nights, weekends, pick up shifts, and flexibility in scheduling, due to patient care needs.

Physical Requirements and Conditions

• Positions requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.
• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.

Weston County Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.