Senior Living Certified Nursing Assistant

Why Join Absaroka Senior Living Center?

At Absaroka Senior Living Center, joining our team means more than accepting a position—it means becoming part of a community that values your contributions, supports your professional growth, and recognizes the difference you make in the lives of our residents every day. Our CNAs are an essential part of our care team. They spend more time directly supporting our residents than almost anyone else in the community, building meaningful relationships while providing the hands-on care that promotes comfort, dignity, independence, and quality of life.

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Sign-on bonus available for eligible positions
• Opportunities for advancement and career development
• Leadership that values, supports, and listens to staff
• Meaningful work where you can make a difference every day

Position Overview

Absaroka Senior Living Center is seeking compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our nursing team. As a CNA, you will provide direct care and assistance with activities of daily living while helping residents maintain the highest possible level of independence, comfort, and dignity. You will work closely with RNs, LPNs, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure each resident receives individualized, high-quality care based on their needs and plan of care. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships with residents, working as part of a healthcare team, and knowing that their work has a meaningful impact every day.

Resident Care & Activities of Daily Living

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, toileting, and personal hygiene
• Assist residents with mobility, transfers, ambulation, positioning, and repositioning according to individualized care plans
• Provide feeding assistance and support residents during meals as needed
• Promote resident independence by encouraging residents to participate in their care to the fullest extent possible
• Respond promptly and professionally to resident call lights and requests for assistance
• Help maintain resident comfort, cleanliness, dignity, and safety throughout the shift
• Provide compassionate care while respecting each resident's individual preferences, routines, and choices

Observation & Communication

• Obtain and document vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and other assigned measurements
• Observe residents for changes in physical condition, behavior, cognition, mood, appetite, mobility, skin condition, or overall well-being
• Promptly report changes or concerns to the supervising licensed nurse
• Communicate resident needs and concerns clearly with nursing staff and other members of the care team
• Participate in shift communication and resident-care updates as appropriate
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers

Documentation & Care Plans

• Accurately document resident care and services provided
• Follow individualized resident care plans and assigned nursing instructions
• Complete required documentation accurately and within established timeframes
• Report any inability to complete assigned care or identified changes in resident needs to the supervising nurse
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information in accordance with facility policies and applicable requirements

Resident Safety & Infection Prevention

• Follow established infection prevention and control practices, including appropriate hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment
• Follow appropriate transfer, mobility, fall-prevention, and resident-safety procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe resident environment
• Properly use facility equipment and mechanical lifting devices according to training and established procedures
• Immediately report accidents, incidents, injuries, hazards, or resident safety concerns
• Follow emergency procedures and assist appropriately during emergency situations

Resident Rights & Quality of Life

• Treat every resident with dignity, compassion, patience, and respect
• Protect resident privacy and confidentiality
• Support resident choice, independence, preferences, and personal routines
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries
• Promote an environment free from abuse, neglect, exploitation, discrimination, and inappropriate treatment
• Immediately report concerns regarding resident safety, rights, abuse, neglect, or exploitation in accordance with facility policy
• Help create a welcoming environment where residents feel valued and cared for

Teamwork & Professionalism

• Work collaboratively with RNs, LPNs, fellow CNAs, therapy, dietary, activities, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Arrive prepared and ready to provide resident care for assigned shifts
• Maintain dependable attendance and communicate appropriately regarding scheduling concerns
• Participate in required training, education, competencies, and facility meetings
• Accept coaching and feedback and demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow
• Assist coworkers when appropriate to support resident care and overall facility operations
• Perform additional resident-care responsibilities within the CNA's authorized role as assigned

Qualifications

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the State of Wyoming and in good standing
• Ability to provide compassionate and respectful care to seniors and individuals requiring skilled nursing services
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable, professional, and team-oriented approach
• Ability to follow resident care plans and nursing instructions
• Strong observation and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Commitment to resident rights, safety, confidentiality, and person-centered care
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Previous skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, assisted living, or healthcare experience is preferred, but we welcome qualified CNAs who are beginning their careers and are eager to learn

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on bonus available for eligible positions
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Care Cash Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for career advancement

Grow With Us

At Absaroka Senior Living Center, we believe great CNAs can become great healthcare leaders. Whether you are beginning your healthcare career, expanding your clinical experience, or working toward your next certification or nursing degree, we want to provide an environment where you can continue learning and developing. Your CNA position can be the beginning of a long-term career in healthcare, and we are committed to recognizing employees who demonstrate compassion, reliability, leadership, and a willingness to grow.

About Us

Absaroka Senior Living Center proudly serves the Cody, Wyoming community, providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. Our mission is simple: To Make Every Resident Feel Cared For. We believe fulfilling that mission begins with the people providing care every day. Our CNAs play an essential role in creating an environment where residents feel safe, respected, comfortable, and genuinely cared for.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform physical resident-care activities throughout the shift
• Ability to assist residents with transfers, repositioning, mobility, and activities of daily living
• Ability to safely use mechanical lifts and other resident-assistance equipment as trained
• Ability to respond promptly to resident needs and emergency situations
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation and with appropriate assistance or mechanical equipment when required