Elder Care Technician CNA

About the role

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as ranking in the top 13.6% of U.S. hospitals. We have over 850 dedicated employees and 100+ expert providers across 25 specialties, committed to exceptional, patient-centered care. Located in the stunning Big Horn Mountain foothills of northern Wyoming, our hospital combines cutting-edge technology with a collaborative, innovative culture. Join a team that values your skills, fosters growth, and empowers you to impact lives meaningfully.

Job Summary

As an Elder Care Technician (CNA), you serve as a cornerstone of a close-knit, elder-directed household. This role blends hands-on caregiving, homekeeping, and life enrichment in a relational, empowered team model. You are eligible to take on expanded responsibilities—including mentoring new Elder Care Trainees and working toward the role of Elder Care Specialist.

Essential Job Functions

• Deliver high-quality, person-directed care to Elders in accordance with their individualized care plans and CMS standards.
• Aid with all activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and mobility.
• Monitor and report changes in condition; support documentation necessary for Medicaid and Medicare billing compliance.
• Collaborate with nurses and clinical support team to ensure clinical needs are met in alignment with Elder preferences.
• Take shared ownership of daily household tasks including meal planning and preparation, housekeeping, and laundry, ensuring the home is clean, comfortable, and welcoming.
• Use culinary skills to prepare nutritious, home-style meals in an open kitchen, fostering connection and dignity in dining.
• Participate in inventory, supply ordering, and maintenance of household routines.
• Design and implement activities that bring purpose, enjoyment, and social connection to Elders’ lives.
• Help cultivate a home culture of inclusion, creativity, and joy.
• Support transportation and accompaniment to appointments, social events, or community outings.
• Serve as a role model and mentor for Elder Care Trainees and peers, supporting their growth in caregiving, homekeeping, and Sheridan Green House values.
• Participate in onboarding, peer coaching, and skill-building for team members.
• Work collaboratively with Leadership and clinical support team to strengthen team self-management and shared decision-making.
• Take on project leadership or coordination tasks in the areas of scheduling, enrichment, or household organization.
• Progress into the Elder Care Specialist role upon demonstrating: Mastery of Sheridan Green House core practices and peer leadership, strong communication, organization, and coordination skills, initiative in mentoring, team development, and quality improvement.

Department Key Responsibilities

A nurturing, Elder-focused work environment where your role matters deeply. Career advancement pathways toward Elder Care Coordinator, care team lead, or other leadership positions. A supportive learning culture with mentoring, peer collaboration, and shared governance. Participation in a national movement transforming long-term care through dignity, autonomy, and community.

Position Qualifications

• A current active Wyoming Certified Nursing Assistant license required.
• A high school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• BLS, required.
• Central Registry, Required.
• Completion of Sheridan Green House Elder Care Trainee training or equivalent experience in elder-directed care preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated effective organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to relationship-based care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a self-managed team environment.
• Experience in cooking, cleaning, or life enrichment is strongly valued.
• Desire to grow into leadership roles within the Green House Model.

Additional Skills

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated effective organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to relationship-based care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a self-managed team environment.
• Experience in cooking, cleaning, or life enrichment is strongly valued.
• Desire to grow into leadership roles within the Green House Model.

Specific Demands Not Listed

• Exposure to blood and/or body fluids/infectious disease/hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Exposure to odorous chemicals/specimens and Latex products.

Pre-Employment

• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.