STNA/Therapeutic Program Worker Bonus %241000

State of Ohio•Georgetown, OH

7d•$23 - $26

About The Position

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. To learn more about us, click here THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM WORKER ALL THE GOOD STUFF! Starting Hourly Pay: $22.60 per hour ($47,008 annually) 1st Raise in 6 Months: increase to $22.96 per hour ($47,757 annually) $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 $25.77 per hour ($53,602 annually for first shift employees) 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? 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.

Requirements

Current STNA/CNA certification or listed on the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry
High school diploma or equivalent
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.
equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

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 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 admissions, discharge, & transfer of residents

Benefits

Multiple pay increases over your first 5 years of service, with an end salary of $25.77 per hour ($53,602 annually for first shift employees)
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