CNA (Therapeutic Program Worker) Starting Hourly Pay: $23.28 per hour ($48,422 annually) 1st Raise in 6 Months: increase to $23.65 per hour $500 bonus after 120 days and another $500 bonus after one year Multiple pay increases over your years of service 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. 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
Qualifications:
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. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above Unusual Working Conditions: May be required to stand for extended periods of time. May be required to lift heavy objects from time to time. May be exposed to a variety of bodily fluids and infectious diseases from residents. May be required to work weekends and mandatory overtime. Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care, Customer Service, Human Services, Veteran Services, Establishing Relationships, Flexibility, Situational Awareness, Teamwork, Confidentiality
