STNAs like you are the HEART of the Ohio Veterans Homes! Find a job that makes a lasting difference in the lives of veterans and gives you the work/life balance you want.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? - Competitive starting wages and sign-on bonuses
- Exceptional paid time off & holidays
- Full-time & part-time opportunities
- Low STNA-to-Patient ratios
- Industry-leading health benefits - visit
- Tuition reimbursement & professional development
- Lifetime income for those who retire from ODVS
WHO ARE WE? The Ohio Department of Veterans Services is a State of Ohio employer and working at the Ohio Veterans Homes is clearly more than "just a job" - it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We pride ourselves in providing superior care to Ohio's veterans.
At the Ohio Veterans Homes, we take pride in "Serving Those Who Served." We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking and delivering excellent and efficient services for our veterans. The Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown offers 168 beds for nursing home care. Two levels of care are offered: standard care for veterans in need of any intermediate level of care, and memory care for veterans with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.
JOB TITLE JOB DETAILS: - 2nd Shift Available 3pm - 11:30pm
- 3rd Shift Available 11pm - 7:30am
- Starting Hourly Pay: $21.63 with multiple pay increases over your first years of service.
- Superior medical coverage starts the 1st of the month following start date
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after eligibility period dependent on union representation.
- Generous Benefits package including vacation, sick, holiday, and personal leave.
- OPERS retirement - The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - Providing excellent direct care to our residents (e.g., bathing, grooming, restroom needs, transferring, repositioning & lifting residents, assist with feedings, apply & release restraints)
- Making beds
- Perform routine rounds to ensure residents are safe, clean & comfortable
- Observe & report any changes in symptoms, behaviors, accidents, incidents or injuries to charge nurse
- Take & record vital statistics (e.g., height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiratory, blood pressure)
- Maintain cleanliness of rooms, equipment & work areas (e.g., geri-chairs, wheelchairs, kitchenettes, utility rooms)
- Assist nursing personnel with admission, discharge & transfer of residents to & from unit (e.g., conduct inventory of resident clothing upon admission & discharge, label resident's personal items & clothing, etc.)
If you are ready for the next great step in your career......Come join us!
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 . Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request an accommodation, please send an email to
. 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.
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including 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 ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
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 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