Certified Nurse Assistant (Dayshift Long-Term Care)
About The Position
Make a meaningful contribution everyday as a Full-Time Long-Term Care CNA (Dayshift)! Bring compassion to where it matters most. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Long-Term Care, you’ll provide essential, hands-on care that supports our residents’ comfort, dignity, and quality of life every day. If you take pride in building meaningful connections, delivering dependable care, and being part of a team that truly values patients and one another, this is a role where your work makes a lasting difference. Willingness to cross-train and support our Acute Care team is highly valued, as we work together to provide exceptional care across our organization. At Weston County Health Services, we recognize the critical role our bedside caregivers play every day and we’re investing in you. If you’re looking for a place where your work is valued and rewarded, we’d love to meet you.
Requirements
- Wyoming State Certified Nursing Assistant
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Exceptional knowledge of medical terminology and processes.
- Has and 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.
- Willing to cross-train and support staffing needs across departments, including picking up shifts in acute care
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 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
Benefits
- Referral Bonuses for helping us grow our team
- Sign-On Bonuses for new hires
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Shift differentials
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
