PRN CNA (Intermittent Therapeutic Program Worker)

Ohio Department of Veterans Services — Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky (3416 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870). Contact: Hailey Ivory, Hailey.ivory@dvs.ohio.gov. Intermittent part‑time (PRN), minimum 30 hours/month. Unclassified, OCSEA union. Primary skill: Direct Support/Direct Care.

About the role

It is our honor and privilege to provide comfort and care to Ohio's heroes — wartime veterans from across the state and all branches of service. The Ohio Veterans Homes, part of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, are trauma‑informed, long‑term care facilities focused on providing excellent care to Ohio’s veterans. The 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living skills: eating, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, oral hygiene, dressing, grooming, communications, and feeding
• Transport and attend activities or programs with residents
• Complete various daily, monthly, and other required documentation
• Observe and report any changes in symptoms, behaviors, accidents, incidents, or injuries to the charge nurse
• Perform light housekeeping duties in living areas
• Apply safety and infection control measures
• Assist with redirecting unsafe actions to bring about positive outcomes
• Assist nursing personnel with admission, discharge, and transfer of residents

Qualifications

• Formal education in arithmetic (addition & subtraction) and in reading, writing, and speaking common English vocabulary
• For positions at Veteran Services: must possess STNA certification and/or be listed on the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry
• For positions requiring operation of a motor vehicle to transport consumers: a valid driver’s license is required
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above

Skills

• Direct Support/Direct Care
• Customer Service
• Human Services
• Veteran Services
• Establishing Relationships
• Flexibility
• Situational Awareness
• Teamwork
• Confidentiality

Benefits

Eligible employees receive a comprehensive State of Ohio benefits package, including:

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off (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 (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Benefits eligibility depends on a number of factors; the agency contact can provide specific information for this position.

Pay

Starting hourly rate: $23.28 per hour.

Schedule

Intermittent part‑time (PRN). Minimum 30 hours per month. May require weekends and mandatory overtime.

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