CNA 2026-00827

CNA 2026-00827 Salary $18.14 Hourly Location Basin, WY Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 2026-00827 Department Department Of Health Division Retirement Center Opening Date 03/19/2026 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Non-Exempt Job Classification HSHS04 Description Benefits Questions Description and Functions Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Wyoming Retirement Center is seeking qualified individuals for the full-time position of Certified Nursing Assistant. This position requires a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to help nursing staff provide quality health care for persons in a home-like setting. CNAs will exhibit compassion and respect while caring for persons with mental health, dementia, and medical needs. The Wyoming Retirement Center is located in Basin, Wyoming, with many outdoor activities available.

This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus See notes for eligibility and conditions

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• AND MUCH MORE!

Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: wdhaginghr@wyo.gov/ 307-568-3464

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Cares for the personal needs, comforts, and safety of persons with mental health, dementia, and physical needs.
• Assists persons with mobility, eating, and personal care.
• Takes blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration values.
• Applies prescribed safety devices to the environment of persons we care for (i.e., braces and splints, etc.).
• Documents all care provided with written entries in medical records.
• Assists in maintaining proper infection control procedures.
• Documents weekly progress toward group and intervention participation.
• Participates in treatment team meetings and shift change reports.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/ AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Preference may be given to those with experience in a long-term care facility.
• Agency requires a current CNA license.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of basic nursing assistant procedures and responsibilities.
• Knowledge and use of infection control techniques.
• Knowledge of using and maintaining simple nursing equipment (O2, prosthetics, lifts, etc.).
• Knowledge and use of good body mechanics and proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to work on a team.
• Ability to be observant and communicate subtle changes to charge nurses.
• Ability to use good oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Associates Degree (typically in Healthcare)
• Experience: No prior experience is required.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CNA Certification

Education & Experience Substitution:

• 1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Human Services)
• OR Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CNA Certification

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Must be able to:

• Lift/transfer persons to different positions.
• Lift persons and/or medical equipment of varying sizes and weights up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Work holidays, evenings, nights, and/or weekends as scheduled.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• The position is full-time.
• A background information check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, the Wyoming Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
• Pre-employment drug testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions (direct patient care positions are considered safety-sensitive). Drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
• The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package!
• The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify Employer.

Hiring Bonus eligibility and conditions

• New state employees and temporary employees accepting a permanent position
• Current state employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been open to the public
• One year of service in the position must be completed. Failure to complete this requirement will require reimbursement of the bonus with the funds deducted from the final pay.
• Internal candidates will be required to remain in the position for a minimum of (1) year from the promotion date.
• Employees will only be eligible for (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.

Supplemental Information 048-Wyoming Department of Health - Aging Division - Wyoming Retirement Center Visit us online at https://health.wyo.gov/aging/retirementcenter/ Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - its a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION Wyoming offers a lifestyle you cant find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax. Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Application Questions

01 (AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02 (AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+ Semester hours
• N/A

03 (HSHS04) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

04 (AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

05 (HSHS04) Do you have the ability to obtain CNA Certification within twelve (12) months of hire?

• Yes
• No

06 (HSHS04) Do you currently hold a valid CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification?

• Yes
• No

07 (AB) Please provide your license/certificate no. in the box below.

08 (A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

09 (A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

10 (A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

11 (AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

12 (AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

13 (A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required QuestionEmployer State of Wyoming

Address Human Resource Contact Information located in the General Description Section Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

Websitehttp://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm