CNA, Healthcare Nursing

General Description

The Wyoming Retirement Center is seeking qualified individuals for the full-time position of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). This position requires a Certified Nursing Assistant 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.

Open Until Filled

Phone:  | Email: wdhaginghr

• 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 (e.g., braces and splints).
• 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.

Requirements:

• Current CNA license.
• Associate’s Degree (typically in Healthcare) or equivalent experience.
• No prior experience required; however, preference given to those with experience in a long‑term care facility.

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Basic nursing assistant procedures and responsibilities.
• Infection control techniques.
• Use and maintenance of simple nursing equipment (O₂, prosthetics, lifts, etc.).
• Good body mechanics and proper lifting techniques.
• Teamwork, observation, and communication with charge nurses.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to lift/transfer patients and medical equipment up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Work holidays, evenings, nights, and/or weekends as scheduled.

• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
• Voluntary Benefits – life insurance, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long‑term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts.
• Retirement options – Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account.
• Paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA, 11 paid holidays each year.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Training and professional development.
• Employee Assistance Program – paid counseling, legal, financial and work‑life benefits.
• Wellness Program – paid time off and incentives for personal health.

This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus. Eligibility and conditions apply as noted in state policies.

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