PRN STNA (Intermittent Therapeutic Program Worker)

State of Ohio • Georgetown, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Veterans Homes, part of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, provide trauma-informed long-term care for Ohio veterans. The Therapeutic Program Worker (TPW) is a direct care worker who helps residents with daily living skills and other needs, with support varying according to each resident’s needs and capabilities. The position is based at the Georgetown facility and works PRN on second and third shifts.

The role supports residents’ personal care, participation in activities, safety, and wellbeing, while completing required documentation and coordinating with nursing personnel. Applicants for Veteran Services positions must possess STNA certification and/or be listed on the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry.

Requirements

• Possess STNA certification and/or be listed on the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry.
• Provide details of minimum qualifications on the online application; failure to do so will prohibit consideration.
• Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete required employment eligibility verification upon hire.
• Successfully complete a criminal records check as required by Ohio law.
• Participate in the State of Ohio Direct Deposit of Paycheck Program.

Nice To Haves

• A valid driver’s license is required for positions that involve operating a motor vehicle to transport consumers to activities; the posting does not specify that driving is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with eating and feeding, bathing, toileting, personal and oral hygiene, dressing, grooming, and communication.
• Transport residents to activities or programs and attend those activities or programs with them.
• Complete daily, monthly, and other required documentation.
• Observe and report changes in symptoms or behaviors, and accidents, incidents, or injuries to the charge nurse.
• Perform light housekeeping duties in residents’ living areas.
• Apply safety and infection-control measures.
• Help redirect unsafe actions to promote positive outcomes.
• Assist nursing personnel with resident admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, subject to eligibility.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal leave, and sick leave.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS.
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed