Certified Nurse Assistant (Nightshift Part-Time Long-Term Care)
Weston County Health Services · Newcastle, WY · 3 wk ago
Part-time
Benefits
- 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: coverage 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
Pay
- Sign‑on bonus for Part‑Time CNA: $750.00 (50% paid at hire, remaining 50% after 6 months)
- Referral bonuses: $1,500 for a referred CNA, $2,000 for a referred LPN, $3,000 for a referred RN (50% paid at hire, remaining 50% after 6 months)
Responsibilities
- 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 resident concerns, complaints, or symptoms clearly and promptly to nurses
- Greet and assist residents, families, and visitors professionally, providing directions and support as needed
- Introduce yourself to residents, 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
Requirements
- Wyoming State Certified Nursing Assistant
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Exceptional knowledge of medical terminology and processes
- Current 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
The position requires light to moderate work with a 50‑pound maximum weight to lift and carry. The role involves reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.