STNA/Therapeutic Program Worker Bonus $1000

Therapeutic Program Worker

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

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 include:

• Assist with eating, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, oral hygiene, dressing, grooming, communications, assist with feeding.
• Transport and attend 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.
• Apply safety & infection control measures.
• Assist 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 or call the contact staff on this posting.