PRN CNA (Intermittent Therapeutic Program Worker)

Ohio Department of Veterans Services; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 2,617,000 - 3,857,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

OCSEA Union

Job summary

Ohio Department of Veterans Services is hiring PRN Therapeutic Program Workers for the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky. The role supports residents with daily living activities and participates in activities and care plans on a flexible, part-time schedule.

The TPW role emphasizes direct care, teamwork and compliance with safety and infection-control standards, with an hourly wage of $23.28. Experience in veteran services is valued; OT or weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Formal education in arithmetic including addition & subtraction and in reading, writing & speaking common English.
• High school diploma or equivalent; STNA certification and/or listed on Ohio Nurse Aide Registry may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with daily living skills and needs.
• Transport and accompany residents to activities or programs.
• Complete daily, monthly and other required documentation.
• Observe and report changes in symptoms, behaviors, accidents or injuries to charge nurse.
• Perform light housekeeping duties in living areas.
• Apply safety and infection control measures.
• Redirect unsafe actions to bring about positive outcomes.
• Assist nursing personnel with admission, discharge and transfer of residents.

Skills

Direct Support/Direct Care

Customer Service

Human Services

Veteran Services

Establishing Relationships

Flexibility

Situational Awareness

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

STNA certification

Job description

NOW HIRING PRN POSITIONS

• Hourly Pay: $23.28 per hour

Looking to make an impact while working a flexible schedule? Are you an early bird, weekend warrior, or a night owl? Maybe you’re a student or a busy parent but still looking to work between other obligations? ODVS is excited to announce the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky is now accepting applications for PRN positions. Minimum 30 hours per month.

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

A Therapeutic Program Worker (TPW) is a direct care worker that helps residents with daily living skills and assists them with needs. Support given to the individual will vary based on each person’s needs and capabilities.

• 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

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

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.

Job Skills:

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]

Work Location

Veteran Services - Sandusky

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Erie County-Sandusky

Compensation

$23.28/hr

Schedule

Part-time

Work Hours

Variable

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

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