Certified Nursing Assistant - Sign On Bonus

Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center • Cheyenne, WY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join its nursing team in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The CNA provides direct, hands-on care to residents, assists with activities of daily living, mobility, personal care, and other essential needs, and works closely with nurses and other interdisciplinary team members to help ensure safe, respectful, and individualized care. The role is suited to someone who enjoys building relationships with residents, working as part of a team, and making a meaningful difference during each shift.

The position is for day shifts from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on a rotational schedule, such as two days on and two days off and/or three days on and three days off. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible full-time CNAs. Previous healthcare experience is preferred but not required. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-acute services to the Cheyenne community. The organization describes its mission as providing compassionate, respectful, high-quality care and supporting employees so they feel valued, supported, and equipped to succeed. It offers opportunities for staff development and advancement, including clinical experience that may support future roles in medication administration, practical nursing, registered nursing, or healthcare leadership.

Requirements

• Current, active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the State of Wyoming.
• Certification must be in good standing with no disqualifying findings on the applicable Nurse Aide Registry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow individualized resident care plans and nursing direction.
• Dependability and ability to work effectively as part of a clinical team.
• Strong observation skills and ability to recognize and report changes in resident condition.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Commitment to compassionate, respectful, resident-centered care.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to assist with lifting, transferring, repositioning, and supporting residents using appropriate assistance or mechanical equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform direct-care responsibilities for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate resident transfer and mobility equipment.
• Ability to respond promptly to resident needs and emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, assisted living, or another healthcare environment; experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and personal hygiene.
• Obtain and accurately record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
• Observe residents for changes in physical condition, behavior, mood, mobility, appetite, skin condition, or overall well-being, and promptly report concerns to the supervising nurse.
• Assist residents with transfers, ambulation, repositioning, and mobility equipment according to individualized care plans and safety procedures.
• Respond promptly and professionally to call lights and resident requests.
• Assist with meal service and provide feeding assistance when required.
• Provide routine skin care, incontinence care, oral care, and other personal care services within the CNA scope of practice.
• Accurately document care and services provided according to facility procedures.
• Follow resident-specific care plans and communicate concerns or changes to licensed nursing staff.
• Maintain resident rooms and care areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Follow infection prevention, fall prevention, transfer, skin integrity, and resident safety procedures.
• Protect resident privacy, dignity, independence, preferences, and rights.
• Communicate respectfully with residents, families, visitors, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Follow facility policies and applicable federal and Wyoming requirements.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible full-time CNAs.
• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed