CNA
Job Summary
Description and Functions
- Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The 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.**This position is eligible for a $2000 hiring bonus** See notes for eligibility and conditionsWorking 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
- 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!
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.- Cares for the personal needs comforts and safety of persons with mental health dementia and physical needs.
- Assists persons with mobility eating and personal care.
- Takes blood pressure temperature pulse and respiration values.
- Applies prescribed safety devices to the environment of persons we care for (i.e. braces and splints etc.).
- Documents all care provided with written entries in medical records.
- Assists in maintaining proper infection control procedures.
- Documents weekly progress toward group and intervention participation.
- Participates in treatment team meetings and shift change reports.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/ **AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference may be given to those with experience in a long-term care facility.
**Agency requires a current CNA license.
KNOWLEDGE:- Knowledge of basic nursing assistant procedures and responsibilities.
- Knowledge and use of infection control techniques.
- Knowledge of using and maintaining simple nursing equipment (O2 prosthetics lifts etc.).
- Knowledge and use of 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:Associates Degree (typically in Healthcare)Experience:No prior experience is required.Certificates Licenses Registrations:
CNA CertificationOREducation & ExperienceSubstitution:1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Human Services)
ORCertificates Licenses Registrations:CNA CertificationNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to:- 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-exempt
- The 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 anE-VerifyEmployer.
- ** 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.
Supplemental Information
048-Wyoming Department of Health - Aging Division - Wyoming Retirement Center
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