CNA – State of Wyoming – Basin, WY

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin, Wyoming, seeks a qualified individual to fill the part-time position of CNA. This position requires a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to help nursing staff provide quality health care for persons in a home-like setting. CNA’s will exhibit compassion and respect while caring for persons with mental health, dementia, and medical needs.

Human Resource Contact: 307-684-5511 x301 [email protected]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in 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.

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Experience in a long term care facility is preferred.

**Agency requires a current CNA license.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of basic nursing assistant procedures and responsibilities.
• Knowledge and use of infection control techniques.
• Knowledge of use and maintenance of simple nursing equipment (O2, prosthetics, lifts, etc.)
• Knowledge and use of good body mechanics and proper lifting techniques.
• Knowledge of and ability to work on a team.
• Knowledge of and ability to be observant and communicate subtle changes to charge nurses.
• Knowledge of and ability to use good oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associate’s Degree (typically in Healthcare)

Experience:

No prior experience is required.

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Human Services)

OR

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

CNA Certification

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 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
• Position is part-time with benefits
• For the health and protection of the persons we care for, an annual influenza vaccination is required, as well as annual testing for tuberculosis.
• A background information check, including 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 positions if reasonable suspicion exists.
• The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package!

048-Department of Health – Aging Division – Wyoming Retirement Center

Visit us online at https://health.wyo.gov/aging/retirementcenter/

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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.