CNA- SNF

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Veterans' Home of Wyoming is looking for a motivated Shahbaz (Certified Nurse Aide) to provide care in a home-like setting using the "greenhouse" model of care. This beautiful new home is at the base of the Big Horn Mountains. Come and join one of our self-managed care teams today!

This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus. See notes for eligibility and conditions.

• 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

and MUCH MORE!  for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

Human Resource Contact: wdhaginghr

• Assists with activities of daily living and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion.
• Acts as an advocate for disabled individuals in communicating their needs, self-expression, and goals.
• Provides daily individual and group contact to clients through the delivery of recreation and leisure activities.
• Plans and prepares for the group and special event programming for clients.
• Documents weekly progress toward group and intervention participation.
• Participates in treatment team meetings and shift change reports.

Preference will be given to individuals with six (6) months or more experience in healthcare.

• Knowledge of client protocols and interventions of therapy.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite and practice partner.
• Knowledge of procedures of specialized sensory programs to include olfactory, vestibular motion, tactile implements, and auditory interventions.
• Knowledge of mental illnesses and disabilities.
• Knowledge of program adaptations.
• Knowledge of recreation and social programming.
• Knowledge of motivational techniques.

Education & Experience Substitution: 1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Human Services)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CNA Certification obtained within twelve (12) months of hire

OR

Education: Associate's Degree (typically in Healthcare)

Experience: No prior experience required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CNA Certification obtained within twelve (12) months of hire

• Lift medical/patient equipment of varying sizes and weights to about 50 lbs.
• Work evenings, nights, and /or weekends as scheduled.

• 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. For our residents' health and protection, annual influenza vaccination is required, and annual testing for tuberculosis.
• Employees of this facility will be expected to follow all rules and requirements established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding COVID-19.
• 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 in any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
• The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/life/vision insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a state retirement plan, a deferred compensation program, and longevity pay.
• 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 accepting a 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.

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The 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.