CNA 2026-00827

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin, Wyoming, 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.

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
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: wdhaginghr@wyo.gov / 307-568-3464

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.

Preference may be given to those with experience in a long-term care facility. Agency requires a current CNA license.

• 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.

Education: Associate's Degree (typically in Healthcare) Experience: No prior experience is required. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CNA Certification OR Education & Experience Substitution: 1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Human Services) OR Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : CNA Certification

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.

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 an E-Verify Employer.