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Certified Nurse Assistant (Long-Term Care)

Weston County Health Services · Newcastle, WY · 1 mo ago
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What You'll Do

  • Respond promptly to patient call lights and assess needs to determine appropriate support or escalation
  • Provide hands-on assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including mobility, personal hygiene, and comfort care
  • Turn, reposition, and assist bedridden patients per care plans and safety guidelines
  • Support nutritional needs by following dietary restrictions, food allergies, and resident preferences
  • Gather and communicate relevant information regarding patient condition, treatment plans, and recommended activities
  • Measure, monitor, and accurately record food and fluid intake
  • Obtain and document vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respirations, as directed
  • Observe patients for changes in condition or signs requiring medical attention and report findings to nursing staff
  • Communicate patients concerns, complaints, or symptoms clearly and promptly to nurses
  • Greet and assist patients, families, and visitors professionally, providing directions and support as needed
  • Introduce yourself to patients, families, and visitors to promote comfort and trust
  • Identify and report safety hazards to ensure a safe care environment
  • Replenish supplies and maintain organized patient care areas
  • Adhere to all infection control practices, including proper hand hygiene, standard precautions, and isolation protocols

What We're Looking For

  • Wyoming State Certified Nursing Assistant
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Exceptional knowledge of medical terminology and processes
  • Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Willingness to take after-hours calls, work nights, weekends, pick up shifts, and flexibility in scheduling, due to patient care needs

Physical Requirements and Conditions

  • Light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry
  • Reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers
  • Talking and/or hearing
  • Seeing

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Supportive, collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities for growth and professional development (including scholarships and training)
  • Paid Personal Leave (PPL): begins accruing on your first day and can be used after 90 days of employment
  • Health insurance: coverage begins the first day of the month following hire
  • Dental and vision insurance begins the first day of the month following hire
  • Life insurance: coverage begins the first day of the month following hire
  • Supplemental insurance options, including accident, short-term, and long-term disability
  • Bereavement leave

Why You'll Love Working Here (continued)

  • For Eligible Roles, Sign-on Bonus Opportunities Include:
  • CNA: up to $1,500 - 50% payment at hire and the remainder at 6 months
  • LPN: up to $2,000 - 50% payment at hire and the remainder at 6 months
  • RN: up to $3,000 - 50% payment at hire and the remainder at 6 months

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