CNA 2026-00557

Certified Nurse Aide

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is your opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the men and women who have served our country! The Veterans' Home of Wyoming is looking for a Certified Nurse Aide to provide care in a home-like setting.

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! 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: compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides support to a person with a disability at home, work, school, church, and other community places.
• Assists with activities of daily living and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion.
• Acts as an advocate for disabled individuals in communicating their needs, self-expression, and goals.
• Provides daily individual and group contact to clients through the delivery of recreation and leisure activities.
• Plans and prepares for the group and special event programming for clients.
• Documents weekly progress toward group and intervention participation.
• Participates in treatment team meetings and shift change reports.

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference will be given to individuals with six (6) months or more experience in healthcare, typically in Human Services.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of client protocols and interventions of therapy.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and practice partner.
• Knowledge of procedures of specialized sensory programs to include olfactory, vestibular motion, tactile implements, and auditory interventions.
• Knowledge of mental illnesses and disabilities.
• Knowledge of program adaptations.
• Knowledge of recreation and social programming.
• Knowledge of motivational techniques.

Associate's Degree (typically in Healthcare)

No prior experience required

CNA Certification

OR

Education & Experience Substitution: 1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Human Services)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CNA Certification

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Lift medical/patient equipment of varying sizes and weights up to about 50 lbs.
• Work evenings, nights, and/or weekends as scheduled.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
• For our residents' health and protection, annual influenza vaccination and testing for tuberculosis are required.
• Employees of this facility will be expected to follow all rules and requirements established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding COVID-19.
• 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 in any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
• The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/life/vision insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a state retirement plan, a deferred compensation program, and longevity pay.
• 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.