Activities Aide - Part-Time (20 hours/week 4pm-8pm)

Ohio Department of Public Safety; Georgetown (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay raises

Shift differential & overtime pay

Tuition reimbursement

Medical coverage starts after start

Dental, vision and life insurance

Paid time off

OPERS retirement

State benefits package

Job summary

Ohio Department of Veterans Services’ Georgetown facility is seeking an Activities Aide for part-time evening shifts (4pm-8pm) at the Southern Ohio Veterans Home. You’ll assist therapists, supervise resident activities, and support social interaction within a nursing-home setting.

Responsibilities include monitoring participation, transporting residents as needed, and maintaining attendance records for the Activity Plan of Care. Training and teamwork with OCSEA are part of the environment.

Qualifications

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Job Skills: Mental Health

Responsibilities

• Assisting higher-level activity therapists in implementation of activity therapy.
• Monitor residents participating in activity therapy & recreational activities.
• Provide an environment that promotes resident socialization & interaction.
• Escort &/or transport residents to & from activities.
• Provide assistance to volunteers transporting residents.
• Maintain records of attendance &/or participation for Activity Plan of Care

Skills

Mental Health

Customer Service

Active Learning

Attention to Detail

Building Trust

Creativity

Emotional Intelligence

Job description

Job Description

Activities Aide - Part-Time (20 hours/week 4pm-8pm)) (2600075D)

Work Location: Southern Ohio Veteran's Home 2003 Veterans Boulevard Georgetown 45121-0000

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Brown County-Georgetown

Compensation: $20.78/hour

Schedule: Part-time

Work Hours: 4pm-8pm

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Mental Health

Technical Skills: Customer Service, Mental Health

Professional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Creativity, Emotional Intelligence

Benefits

• Starting Hourly Pay: $20.17 with multiple pay increases over your first years of service
• Opportunities for shift differential & overtime pay
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Superior medical coverage starts the 1st of the month following start date
• Dental, vision, & basic life insurance premiums are free after eligibility period dependent on union representation.
• Generous Benefits package including vacation, sick, holiday, & personal leave.
• OPERS retirement - The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.
• Why work for the State of Ohio? – visit https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio

WHO ARE WE?

The Ohio Department of Veterans Servicesis a State of Ohio employer and working at the Ohio Veterans Homesis clearly more than "just a job" — it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. At the Ohio Veterans Homes, we take pride in "Serving Those Who Served." We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking and delivering excellent and efficient services for our veterans.

The Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown offers 168 beds for nursing home care. Two levels of care are offered: standard care for veterans in need of any intermediate level of care, and memory care for veterans with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.

Want to learn more about what we do? Visit Come Work With Us | Department of Veterans Services (ohio.gov)

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting higher-level activity therapists in implementation of activity therapy
• Monitor residents participating in activity therapy & recreational activities
• Provide an environment that promotes resident socialization & interaction
• Escort &/or transport residents to & from activities
• Provide assistance to volunteers transporting residents
• Maintain records of attendance &/or participation for Activity Plan of Care

Why Work for the State of Ohio

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary. Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Job Skills: Mental Health

Supplemental Information

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. The applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications on the application form. Failure to do so will prohibit consideration of the applicant. New hires agree to participate in the State of Ohio Direct Deposit of Paycheck Program per Section 124.151(B) of the Ohio Revised Code.

Unless otherwise required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases after completing probation and following successful annual performance evaluations.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services. The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services.

NOTE: Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Veterans Home Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.