CNA

Certified Nursing AssistantThe 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.Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurancePaid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidaysRetirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure futureMeaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communitiesAnd much more!Human Resource Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io / 307-568-3464Essential functions include:Caring for the personal needs, comforts, and safety of persons with mental health, dementia, and physical needs.Assisting persons with mobility, eating, and personal care.Taking blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration values.Applying prescribed safety devices to the environment of persons we care for (i.e., braces and splints, etc.).Documenting all care provided with written entries in medical records.Assisting in maintaining proper infection control procedures.Documenting weekly progress toward group and intervention participation.Participating 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:Basic nursing assistant procedures and responsibilities.Infection control techniques.Using and maintaining simple nursing equipment (O2, prosthetics, lifts, etc.).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 1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Human Services) OR CNA CertificationPhysical working conditions: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-exemptThe 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.The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.