STNA/Therapeutic Program Worker Bonus $1000 at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

22.6

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Support, Direct Care, Personal Hygiene, Documentation, Safety Measures, Infection Control, Communication, Housekeeping, Transporting Residents, Observing Symptoms, Assisting Nursing Personnel

Industry

Government Administration

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. 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. Key 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 Qualifications: Current STNA/CNA certification or listed on the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry High school diploma or equivalent No experience required Next Steps: Ready to apply? Complete your application on Careers.Ohio.gov Have questions? Work at ODVS | Department of Veterans Services and https://careers.ohio.gov/how-to-apply-faqs or call the contact staff on this posting The Ohio Department of Veterans Services is committed to providing access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To request an accommodation, please send an email to ADA@dvs.ohio.gov. Applications must be received no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http://careers.ohio.gov. Paper applications will not be accepted or considered. 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. 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

Responsibilities

A Therapeutic Program Worker assists residents with daily living skills and personal care needs. Responsibilities include supporting residents with eating, bathing, and grooming, as well as documenting their progress and reporting any changes to nursing staff.