STNA $1000 Bonus

State of Ohio; Georgetown (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Holiday leave

Personal Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Retirement/pension

Deferred compensation

Job summary

It is our honor to provide comfort and care to Ohio's heroes at the Ohio Veterans Homes, part of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services. The Therapeutic Program Worker role supports nursing home care for veterans in Georgetown with trauma-informed, inclusive care and opportunities for growth.

Starting pay is $23.28/hr with raises to $23.65/hr, plus $500 bonuses at 120 days and one year, shift differential for 2nd/3rd shifts, and generous benefits including tuition reimbursement and health

Qualifications

• STNA certification or listed on Ohio Nurse Aide Registry.
• High school diploma or GED is required where applicable.
• Job skills include Direct Support/Direct Care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with eating, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, oral hygiene, dressing and grooming.
• Transport and accompany residents to activities and programs.
• Complete daily, monthly and required documentation.
• Observe and report changes in symptoms, behaviors, accidents or injuries to the charge nurse.
• Perform light housekeeping in living areas and apply safety and infection control measures.
• Assist with admissions, discharge and transfer of residents.

Skills

Direct Support/Direct Care

Customer Service

Medical

Medical records

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Situational Awareness

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

STNA certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - STNA/Therapeutic Program Worker Bonus $1000 (260005IO)

Organization

Veterans Services Georgetown

Unposting Date

Sep 1, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

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

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Brown County-Georgetown

Compensation : $23.28

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 3pm -11:30pm & 11pm-7:30am

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Direct Support/Direct Care

Technical Skills : Customer Service, Direct Support/Direct Care, Medical, Medical records

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Situational Awareness, Teamwork, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

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.

Why work for the State of Ohio? – visit https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio

Job Description

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. 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.

Therapeutic Program Worker

ALL THE GOOD STUFF!

• Starting Hourly Pay: $23.28 per hour
• 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 first 5 years of service, with an end salary of $26.54 per hour
• 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 our Total Rewards website!

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

• Assist 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 nursePerform 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 admissions, discharge, & transfer of residents

Qualifications

• In positions at Veteran Services in addition to above must possess STNA certification &/or listed on Ohio Nurse Aide Registry.
• No experience required

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 Chapter 5123:2-3-01(F) (1) (c). 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. Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care

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

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, positions may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• 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.