CNA (Therapeutic Program Worker) - 2nd & 3rd shift

Ohio Department of Veterans Services; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical coverage

Dental and Vision after 1 year

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Ohio Department of Veterans Services’ Veterans Homes in Sandusky seeks a Therapeutic Program Worker to assist residents with activities of daily living and support nursing staff in daily operations.

You will provide direct care, help with mobility and personal functions, and participate in documentation and safety protocols to ensure high-quality care for Ohio's veterans in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Formal education in arithmetic including addition and subtraction and in reading, writing and speaking common English vocabulary.
• In Department of Developmental Disabilities, must also possess a high school diploma or an equivalent.
• For Veteran Services positions, STNA certification and/or listed on Ohio Nurse Aide Registry are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with eating, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, oral hygiene, dressing and grooming.
• Transport and accompany residents to activities.
• Complete daily, monthly and other required documentation.
• Observe and report changes in symptoms, behaviors, accidents or injuries to charge nurse.

Skills

Direct Care

Customer Service

Human Services

Veteran Services

Relationship Building

Flexibility

Situational Awareness

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

STNA certification

Nurse Aide Registry listed

Job description

• Starting Hourly Pay: $23.28 per hour ($48,422 annually)
• 1st Raise in 6 Months: increase to $23.65 per hour
• $500 bonus after 120 days and another $500 bonus after one year
• Multiple pay increases over your years of service
• Shift differential pay for 2nd & 3rd shift
• Longevity increases start at your fifth year and grows as long as you stay with the State of Ohio
• Overtime opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
• Potential for up to $4,000 in referral bonuses
• Incredible Medical Coverage begins the 1st of the month following your Start Date
• Free Dental & Vision After 1 Year
• Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
• Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available
• View our full benefits package on https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio

ALL THE GOOD STUFF!

What does a Therapeutic Program Worker do at the Veterans Homes?

• Assists with eating, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, oral hygiene, dressing, grooming, communications, assist with feeding
• Transport and attends activities or programs with residents
• Complete various daily, monthly, and other required documentation
• Observe & report any changes in symptoms, behaviors, accidents, incidents or injuries to charge nurse
• Perform light housekeeping duties in the living areas
• Applies safety & infection control measures
• Assists with redirecting unsafe actions to bring about positive outcomes
• Assist nursing personnel with admission, discharge & transfer of residents

Unusual Working Conditions:

May be required to stand for extended periods of time. May be required to lift heavy objects from time to time. May be exposed to a variety of bodily fluids and infectious diseases from residents. May be required to work weekends and mandatory overtime.

Job Skills:

Direct Support/Direct Care, Customer Service, Human Services, Veteran Services, Establishing Relationships, Flexibility, Situational Awareness, Teamwork, Confidentiality

Organization

Veterans Services Sandusky

Agency Contact Name and Information

Hailey Ivory, [e-mail]

Applications must be received no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http://careers.ohio.gov. Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.

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.

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary. In Department of Developmental Disabilities, must also possess a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalence pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2-3-01(F) (1) (c).

Or in positions at Veteran Services in addition to above must possess STNA certification &/or listed on Ohio Nurse Aide Registry.

For positions that require operation of motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational, educational &/or occupational activities, a valid driver’s license is required.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Work Location

Veteran Services - Sandusky

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Erie County-Sandusky

Compensation

$23.28/hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

1500-2330 OR 2300-0730

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

Customer Service, Direct Support/Direct Care, Human Services, Nursing, Veteran Services

Agency Overview

It is our honor and privilege to provide comfort and care to Ohio's heroes — wartime veterans from all across the state and all branches of service.

WHO ARE WE?

The Ohio Veterans Homes, part of Ohio Department of Veterans Services, are trauma-informed care long-term care focused on providing excellent care to Ohio’s Veterans. The Veteran Homes provide direct nursing home care at facilities in Sandusky and Georgetown as well as domiciliary living to qualified veterans in Sandusky. We aim to maintain an inclusive work environment and commit ourselves to develop talented, inclusive, and dedicated employees.

To learn more about us, visit https://dvs.ohio.gov/what-we-do/work-at-odvs