Long Term Care CNA
About The Position
Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused Certified Nursing Assistants to join its skilled nursing team for day and evening shifts in Casper, Wyoming. Working under the direction of licensed nursing staff, the CNA provides direct, hands-on care and assists residents with activities of daily living, mobility, personal hygiene, nutrition, and individualized needs. The role supports resident dignity, independence, safety, comfort, and overall well-being. CNAs observe residents closely, recognize and report changes in condition, communicate concerns to licensed nursing staff, and build meaningful relationships with residents. The position also involves following individualized care plans, documenting assigned care, maintaining confidentiality, and complying with infection-prevention practices, facility policies, and applicable requirements for skilled nursing care. The center describes its work environment as supportive and team-oriented, with leadership that values staff contributions and opportunities for professional development and career advancement. The listed shifts are 6:00 AM–2:00 PM and 2:00 PM–10:00 PM.
Requirements
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the State of Wyoming, in good standing.
- Must meet applicable requirements for employment as a CNA in a skilled nursing environment.
- Ability to provide compassionate, respectful, person-centered care to residents with varying physical and cognitive needs.
- Strong observation skills and ability to recognize and appropriately report changes in resident condition.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Ability to follow individualized care plans, nursing instructions, and established safety procedures.
- Dependable attendance and commitment to assigned shifts.
- Ability to prioritize resident needs and remain organized in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Commitment to resident dignity, safety, comfort, and quality of life.
Nice To Haves
- Previous skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, assisted living, or healthcare experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, eating, and personal care.
- Provide toileting and incontinence care while maintaining residents’ privacy, dignity, and comfort.
- Assist residents with meals, hydration, feeding, and nutritional needs according to individualized care plans.
- Encourage residents to participate in their care to promote independence.
- Provide companionship, reassurance, and emotional support, and respond promptly to call lights and requests for assistance.
- Assist residents with transfers, ambulation, repositioning, and other mobility needs according to care plans.
- Use mechanical lifts, gait belts, wheelchairs, and other resident-care equipment according to training and procedures.
- Follow repositioning instructions and fall-prevention and resident-safety interventions.
- Maintain resident rooms and care areas in a clean, organized, safe, and comfortable condition.
- Obtain, record, and report assigned vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
- Observe residents for changes in physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, or functional condition and promptly report significant changes to the supervising licensed nurse.
- Observe and report concerns involving pain, skin integrity, mobility, appetite, hydration, elimination, behavior, and overall condition.
- Report falls, injuries, accidents, incidents, and other resident-safety concerns according to facility procedures.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies and obtain nursing assistance when necessary.
- Follow individualized care plans and nursing instructions, and accurately and promptly document assigned care and services.
- Communicate resident needs, concerns, and changes in condition to licensed nursing staff; participate in shift communication and share relevant information with appropriate team members.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with residents, families, nurses, CNAs, and interdisciplinary care team members.
- Protect resident privacy, confidentiality, dignity, preferences, and personal belongings.
- Follow infection-prevention and control practices, including hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and applicable transmission-based precautions.
- Comply with facility policies and applicable federal and Wyoming requirements governing skilled nursing care.
- Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, or other resident-safety concerns according to facility procedures.
- Participate in required in-services, training, competency evaluations, and continuing education, and maintain certifications and requirements necessary for continued CNA employment.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Care Cash Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
