Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA

Position Details:

Department: Med/Surg

Status: Full-time (36 hours per week)

Shift: Day Shift, 6am-6pm

Summary

Join Star Valley Health as a Certified Nursing Assistant and make a difference every day! At Star Valley Health, our CNAs a part of a supportive team that values excellence, respect and community. Enjoy excellent patient ratios, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth, all while working in the beautiful Star Valley area.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits (healthcare, PTO, retirement match).
• Supportive team environment and career growth opportunities.
• Great work-life balance

Job Duties

Patient Care

• Provide compassionate care within CNA scope of practice, following state and federal regulations.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Deliver daily care, including bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, and linen changes.
• Support mobility and comfort through positioning, lifting, and ambulation.
• Prepare patients for meals, assist with feeding, and distribute snacks and fluids.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Obtain and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, blood pressure, intake/output).
• Observe and report changes in physical or mental condition to supervising nurse.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights and anticipate needs.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a clean, safe environment and support a culture of safety.
• Perform all care in a manner that minimizes risk and prevents errors.
• Attend required in-service education and department meetings.

Communication & Documentation

• Communicate clearly with nurses, management, and medical staff.
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity.

Team Support

• Answer telephones professionally and assist with unit operations.
• Demonstrate flexibility and organization under stressful situations.
• Perform other duties as needed to support patient care and team success.

Abilities & Skills

• Strong communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Commitment to patient privacy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and all regulations.
• Adaptable and open to improvements that enhance patient care and facility operations.
• Knowledge of safety, infection control, and departmental policies.
• Basic computer skills for electronic documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Physical Requirements

• Hearing and speaking ability sufficient for patient interaction and telephone communication.
• Visual acuity for patient assessment and reading medical information.
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs unassisted; regular bending, reaching, standing, and walking.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities without compromising patient care.

Experience & Education

• Completion of a state-approved CNA training program.
• Active Wyoming CNA certification.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Note: Position descriptions are intended to serve as a guideline for typical duties and requirements of a position, but are not inclusive. Additional or different responsibilities within a reasonable scope of the position description may be added or deleted any anytime at the discretion of the Board.