CNA

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

• Implements care in accordance with professional standards of the Home.
• Adheres to the WDH Culture Statement.
• Maintains residents rights and responds with sensitivity flexibility and cultural awareness to the residents and their families or appropriate persons.
• Assist residents in helping to keep their independence.
• Know CPR and proper body mechanics.
• Assist residents with personal care needs blood pressure weight etc.
• Assist residents to the local doctor and other medical appointments.
• Attends staff training and staff meetings as required.
• Be able to assist residents with baths and showers.
• Follows the directions of the charge nurse.
• Become aware of the residents needs by listening to them and reporting complaints/problems/concerns/behavioral changes.
• Provides for activities of daily living.

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIRMENTS:


Preference may be given to individuals with six months or more experience in long term care.

**Must possess a current CNA certificate.


KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of basic anatomy physiology and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of relevant nursing care.
• Knowledge of infection control.
• Knowledge of effective oral written and reading communication skills.
• Knowledge of motivational techniques.
• Knowledge of proper operation of a motor vehicle.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must possess strength stamina and mobility to lift up to 50 lbs safely.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods and be flexible enough to assist the residents with ADLs.
• Must be able to bend stoop kneel reach lift carry push and pull.
• Must be able to work evenings nights and/or weekends and holidays.

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• 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.
• Annual influenza immunization is required.
• A pre-employment drug screening is required by the Wyoming Department of Health.
• 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 acceptinga 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
    

Visit our website at: to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.