CNA (Therapeutic Program Worker) - 2nd & 3rd shift
About The Position
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. The Ohio Veterans Homes, part of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, are trauma-informed care long-term care facilities 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.
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.
- Direct Support/Direct Care
- Customer Service
- Human Services
- Veteran Services
- Establishing Relationships
- Flexibility
- Situational Awareness
- Teamwork
- Confidentiality
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 )
- Free Dental & Vision After 1 Year
- Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
