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The health care industry is in great demand of personnel, and all specializations have a shortage.
One of the easiest fields to enter into is that of home health aides.
If you’re interested in this position in Wyoming, this guide will tell you all you need to do, to succeed.
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Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate earned either a high school diploma or GED and has a clean criminal record.
Willingness to get more training is another valued attribute of the ideal candidate.
On top of this all, employers also seek someone:
- Who is physically strong
- Who is dependable
- Who is compassionate
- Who pays attention to details
- Who is calm
Should be noted that some of the clients are in the last stages of their lives, and knowing how to act with them and their relatives are also important.
Training and Certification in Wyoming
In most states, home health aides are seen as entry-level or “unskilled” positions, but this is not the case in Wyoming.
In Wyoming, the Rules for Certified Nursing Assistants regulates the training of future home health aides.
As such, the training has to be at least 91 classroom hours with 16 clinical hours, to be recognized.
This is because you’ll first train as a certified nurse assistant and then undergo an extra 16 hours for home health aide specific duties.
Home health aides will have to deepen their knowledge in these areas:
- Recognizing an emergency
- Emergency procedures,
- Communication,
- Practical skills in homemaking
Getting a CPR certification is also generally indicated.
| School Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Amie Holt Care Center | 497 W Lott Street Buffalo, WY 82834 |
| Carbon Co Higher Education Center | 812 E Murray Rawlins, WY 82301 |
| Central Wyoming College | 2660 Peck Avenue Riverton, WY 82501 |
| CNA Cares Enterprises | 13770 East Meadows Lane Evansville , WY 82636 |
| College America | 6101 Yellowstone Road Cheyenne, WY 82009 |
| Eastern Wyoming College | 3200 West C Street Torrington , WY 82240 |
| Fort Washakie | 4 North Fork Road Riverton, WY 82501 |
| HCP Education Center | 1013 Logan Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82001 |
| JALH Health Services | 1001 Sheridan Laramie, WY 82070 |
| Laramie County Community College | 1400 E College Drive Cheyenne, WY 82001 |
| Northwest College | 231 West 6th Powell, WY 82435 |
| Pioneer Manor | 900 West 8th Street Gillette, WY 82716 |
| Quality Health Care Training Center | 1681 Nottingham Drive Casper , WY 82609 |
| Sheridan College | 3059 Coffeen Avenue Sheridan, WY 82801 |
| Star Valley Medical Center | 445 Swift Creek Lane Afton, WY 83110 |
| Thermopolis Rehabilitation And Care Center | 1210 Canyon Hills Road Thermopolis, WY 82443 |
| West Park Hospital | 707 Sheridan Avenue Cody, WY 82414 |
| Western Wyoming Community College | PO Box 428 Rock Springs, WY 82901 |
| Weston County Health Services | 1124 Washington Boulevard New Castle, WY 82701 |
| Westview Nursing Assistant Program | 1990 West Loucks Street Sheridan, WY 82801 |
| Worland Healthcare And Rehabilitation | 1901 Howell Worland, WY 82401 |
| Wyoming Retirement Center | 890 Highway 20 South Afton, WY 82410 |
The programs are organized to last anywhere from 2 weeks and up to 15 weeks.
In most cases, to be admitted the candidate has to:
- Be 18 years old
- Pass a tuberculosis test
- Prove they can read and write
- Prove their math skills
- Pass a drug test
- Pass a background check
In special cases, 16-year-old individuals may also be accepted, but they’ll have to meet the other requirements.
It is also pretty common to be asked to show proof of being vaccinated.
Employment and Salary Details for Wyoming
All over the country, not just Wyoming, home health aides are generally employed by agencies.
In Wyoming though, these agencies need a license from the Wyoming Department of Health.
Passing a background check, both at the state and federal level is mandatory for employment.
There are several factors influencing how much you’ll earn, besides location.
In the city of Sheridan, the median salary for home health aides is higher than the average salary at the state level.
Annual Salary Range:| Location | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Cheyenne | $23,099 |
| Casper | $23,720 |
| Gillette | $22,528 |
| Laramie | $23,374 |
| Rock Springs | $23,368 |
| Sheridan | $24,003 |
| Green River | $23,368 |
| Evanston | $23,561 |
| Riverton | $23,339 |
| Jackson | $22,764 |
Regional Salary in Wyoming
| Region | Employed | Avg. Annual Salary | Avg. Hourly Pay | Top 10% Annual Salary | Bottom 10% Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casper, WY | 460 | $34,950 | $16.8 | $47,920 | $26,900 |
| Cheyenne, WY | 690 | $32,930 | $15.83 | $36,040 | $26,920 |
* Employment conditions in your area may vary.
Hospices or hospitals also hire home health aides.
These are some of the best employers of home health aides in Wyoming:
- Quality Home Health Care, in Laramie
- Continue Care Home Health, in Cheyenne
- SYNERGY HomeCare, in Cheyenne
- Rocky Mountain Home Care, in Green River
- Frontier Home Home
- Premium Health At Home
Extra Information
In some instances, you might also have to work with pets, children or to talk to the clients in other languages.
These situations may be rare, but it’s good to know what other abilities might be useful.
The position of these professionals offers many opportunities for advancement.
It is highly likely that for some of the higher positions, an Associate’s degree will be needed.
Read the full guide: How to Become a Home Health Aide
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