Caregiver & CNA Trainee (Paid Training)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

**This position is eligible for a $2000 hiring bonus**

At theWyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) we help people with disabilities live full happy lives. We are looking for caring motivated people to join our team in Lander.

This is the perfect first step if you want to work in healthcare.You dont need any medical experience to start. We will hire you as aDirect Support Professionaland pay for yourCertified Nurse Assistant (CNA) trainingwhile you are already earning a paycheck. We take care of the costs so you can focus on growing your career!

What will you be doingAs a Caregiver and Trainee you are a professional supporter and friend. You will help our residents with their daily activities. You might help someone with their morning routine take a group to the movies or a Special Olympics event or help a resident shop for their family. Your job is to make sure our residents feel included heard and happy. It is active work that makes a real difference in the lives of people in your community.

We know you have a life outside of work. 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:Work 12-hour shifts and enjoy 3 or 4 days off every single week.

• Education Leave: We pay for your schooling! We provide leave so you can continue your education while keeping your job.

• Hiring Bonus: Start now and be eligible for a $2000 bonus!

• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

And MUCH MORE!Click here for detailed information oryou can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of how to be a positive and effective communicator with residents and their families.

• Ability to learn therapy plans and follow safety rules.

• Ability to remain calm and apply de-escalation techniques when a resident is experiencing challenging behaviors.

• Knowledge of how to be professional and keep healthy boundaries at work.

• Skills in using a computer for basic emails and notes.

• Knowledge of how to help with fun social activities and keep residents motivated.

• Ability to learn emergency steps like First Aid CPR (BLS) and crisis intervention techniques.

• Ability to work comfortably with people who have severe disabilities.

Experience:
No prior experience is required.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Safely move (twisting bending lifting kneeling pushing pulling) position and lift people with multiple and severe disabilities.
• Ability to monitor sounds noises locations of residents etc. to assure safety and assess imminent danger and emerging concerns.
• Ability to work alone and/or with multiple residents including those who may display challenging behaviors.
• Ability to intervene and provide support and redirection during resident behavior episodes.
• Ability to perform CPR First Aid Mandt Advanced Mandt and Crisis Management.
• Ability to work in a high-stress situation if necessary.
  
  

• 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.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
• The Wyoming Life Resource Center participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.
• The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance paid vacation and sick leave paid holidays a state retirement plan a deferred compensation program and longevity pay.
  
  ** 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 one (1) year from the promotion date.
  • Employees will only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.

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Click here 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.

Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.