CNA 2026-02537

State of Wyoming•Buffalo, WY

About The Position

The Veterans' Home of Wyoming is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide to provide care in a home-like setting for veterans. The role supports people with disabilities in home, work, school, church, and other community settings; assists with activities of daily living; and encourages community inclusion. The aide also provides recreation and leisure activities, helps plan group and special-event programming, documents participation progress, and takes part in treatment-team meetings and shift-change reports. The position offers a $2,000 hiring bonus, subject to eligibility and service conditions. Wyoming state employment benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; retirement and deferred-compensation plans; and longevity pay. Evening, night, and/or weekend work may be scheduled. The position requires lifting medical or patient equipment weighing up to about 50 pounds.

Requirements

Current Wyoming CNA certification is required by the agency.
Associate's degree, typically in healthcare; alternatively, 1–3 years of progressive work experience, typically in Human Services, may substitute for education.
CNA certification is required.
Ability to lift medical or patient equipment of varying sizes and weights up to about 50 pounds.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and/or weekends as scheduled.

Nice To Haves

Six months or more of healthcare experience, typically in Human Services, is preferred.
Knowledge of client protocols and therapy interventions.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Practice Partner.
Knowledge of specialized sensory-program procedures, including olfactory, vestibular motion, tactile implements, and auditory interventions.
Knowledge of mental illnesses and disabilities, program adaptations, recreation and social programming, and motivational techniques.

Responsibilities

Support people with disabilities at home, work, school, church, and other community locations.
Assist with activities of daily living and encourage attitudes and behaviors that promote community inclusion.
Advocate for individuals with disabilities by helping them communicate their needs, self-expression, and goals.
Provide daily individual and group contact through recreation and leisure activities.
Plan and prepare group and special-event programming for clients.
Document weekly progress toward group and intervention participation.
Participate in treatment-team meetings and shift-change reports.