PRN CNA (Intermittent Therapeutic Program Worker)

State of Ohio • Sandusky, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NOW HIRING PRN POSITIONS 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. Hourly Pay: $23.28 per hour 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

Requirements

• 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.
• Minimum 30 hours per month.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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 )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED