What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver & CNA Trainee (Paid Training) 2026-00671 position at Wyoming Life Resource Center?
At the **Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC)**, we help people with disabilities live full, happy lives. We are looking for caring, motivated people to join our team in Lander.
**Education & Experience Substitution:**
1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Human Services)
**OR**
Education
Associate's degree (typically in healthcare)
Experience
No prior experience is required.
****This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus****
- This is the perfect first step if you want to work in healthcare.** You don't need any medical experience to start. We will hire you as a **Direct Support Professional** and pay for your **Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) training** while you are already earning a paycheck. We take care of the costs so you can focus on growing your career!
- What will you be doing?** As a Caregiver and Trainee, you are a professional supporter and friend. You will help our residents with their daily activities. You might help someone with their morning routine, take a group to the movies or a Special Olympics event, or help a resident shop for their family. Your job is to make sure our residents feel included, heard, and happy. It is active work that makes a real difference in the lives of people in your community.
- Daily Living Support:** You will help residents with daily tasks and encourage them to try new things and be independent.
- Community Fun:** You will go on outings with residents, such as dining out, going to the movies, or visiting family.
- Being an Advocate:** You will help residents express their needs and goals to others.
- Teamwork:** You will help plan fun events, attend team meetings, and keep track of resident progress.
- Safety & Care:** You will provide a watchful eye to keep residents safe and follow plans to help them through challenging moments
**Education & Experience Substitution:**
1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Human Services)
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations**:
**OR**
Education
Associate's degree (typically in healthcare)
Experience
No prior experience is required.
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations**:
****This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus****
- **** 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 one (1) year from the promotion date.
- Employees will only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.