Long Term Care Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Absaroka Senior Living Center | Cody, Wyoming Sign-On Bonus Available Why Join Absaroka Senior Living Center?

At Absaroka Senior Living Center, joining our team means more than accepting a position—it means becoming part of a community that values your contributions, supports your professional growth, and recognizes the difference you make in the lives of our residents every day. Our CNAs are an essential part of our care team. They spend more time directly supporting our residents than almost anyone else in the community, building meaningful relationships while providing the hands-on care that promotes comfort, dignity, independence, and quality of life. ✔ Supportive, team-oriented work environment ✔ Sign-on bonus available for eligible positions ✔ Opportunities for advancement and career development ✔ Leadership that values, supports, and listens to staff ✔ Meaningful work where you can make a difference every day Position Overview

Absaroka Senior Living Center is seeking compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)

to join our nursing team. As a CNA, you will provide direct care and assistance with activities of daily living while helping residents maintain the highest possible level of independence, comfort, and dignity. You will work closely with RNs, LPNs, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure each resident receives individualized, high-quality care based on their needs and plan of care. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships with residents, working as part of a healthcare team, and knowing that their work has a meaningful impact every day. Key ResponsibilitiesResident Care & Activities of Daily Living

Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, toileting, and personal hygiene

Assist residents with mobility, transfers, ambulation, positioning, and repositioning according to individualized care plans

Provide feeding assistance and support residents during meals as needed

Promote resident independence by encouraging residents to participate in their care to the fullest extent possible

Respond promptly and professionally to resident call lights and requests for assistance

Help maintain resident comfort, cleanliness, dignity, and safety throughout the shift

Provide compassionate care while respecting each resident's individual preferences, routines, and choices

Observation & Communication

Obtain and document vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and other assigned measurements

Observe residents for changes in physical condition, behavior, cognition, mood, appetite, mobility, skin condition, or overall well-being

Promptly report changes or concerns to the supervising licensed nurse

Communicate resident needs and concerns clearly with nursing staff and other members of the care team

Participate in shift communication and resident-care updates as appropriate

Communicate respectfully and professionally with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers

Documentation & Care Plans

Accurately document resident care and services provided

Follow individualized resident care plans and assigned nursing instructions

Complete required documentation accurately and within established timeframes

Report any inability to complete assigned care or identified changes in resident needs to the supervising nurse

Maintain confidentiality of resident information in accordance with facility policies and applicable requirements

Resident Safety & Infection Prevention

Follow established infection prevention and control practices, including appropriate hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment

Follow appropriate transfer, mobility, fall-prevention, and resident-safety procedures

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe resident environment

Properly use facility equipment and mechanical lifting devices according to training and established procedures

Immediately report accidents, incidents, injuries, hazards, or resident safety concerns

Follow emergency procedures and assist appropriately during emergency situations

Resident Rights & Quality of Life

Treat every resident with dignity, compassion, patience, and respect

Protect resident privacy and confidentiality

Support resident choice, independence, preferences, and personal routines

Maintain appropriate professional boundaries

Promote an environment free from abuse, neglect, exploitation, discrimination, and inappropriate treatment

Immediately report concerns regarding resident safety, rights, abuse, neglect, or exploitation in accordance with facility policy

Help create a welcoming environment where residents feel valued and cared for

Teamwork & Professionalism

Work collaboratively with RNs, LPNs, fellow CNAs, therapy, dietary, activities, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members

Arrive prepared and ready to provide resident care for assigned shifts

Maintain dependable attendance and communicate appropriately regarding scheduling concerns

Participate in required training, education, competencies, and facility meetings

Accept coaching and feedback and demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow

Assist coworkers when appropriate to support resident care and overall facility operations

Perform additional resident-care responsibilities within the CNA's authorized role as assigned

Qualifications

Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the State of Wyoming

and in good standing

Ability to provide compassionate and respectful care to seniors and individuals requiring skilled nursing services

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Dependable, professional, and team-oriented approach

Ability to follow resident care plans and nursing instructions

Strong observation and problem-solving abilities

Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Commitment to resident rights, safety, confidentiality, and person-centered care

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Previous skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, assisted living, or healthcare experience is preferred, but we welcome qualified CNAs who are beginning their careers and are eager to learn. Benefits

Competitive compensation

Sign-on bonus available for eligible positions

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Care Cash Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Training and professional development opportunities

Opportunities for career advancement

Grow With Us

At Absaroka Senior Living Center, we believe great CNAs can become great healthcare leaders. Whether you are beginning your healthcare career, expanding your clinical experience, or working toward your next certification or nursing degree, we want to provide an environment where you can continue learning and developing. Your CNA position can be the beginning of a long-term career in healthcare, and we are committed to recognizing employees who demonstrate compassion, reliability, leadership, and a willingness to grow. About Us

Absaroka Senior Living Center proudly serves the

Cody, Wyoming community

, providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. Our mission is simple: To Make Every Resident Feel Cared For. We believe fulfilling that mission begins with the people providing care every day. Our CNAs play an essential role in creating an environment where residents feel safe, respected, comfortable, and genuinely cared for. Apply Today

If you are a compassionate CNA looking for an opportunity where your work is valued and your contribution matters, we encourage you to apply. Join Absaroka Senior Living Center and help us make every resident feel cared for. Equal Opportunity Employer

Absaroka Senior Living 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

Absaroka Senior Living 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 regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform physical resident-care activities throughout the shift

Ability to assist residents with transfers, repositioning, mobility, and activities of daily living

Ability to safely use mechanical lifts and other resident-assistance equipment as trained

Ability to respond promptly to resident needs and emergency situations

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation and with appropriate assistance or mechanical equipment when required