CNA; Therapeutic Program Worker; 2nd & 3rd shift

Job Description - CNA (Therapeutic Program Worker) - 2nd & 3rd shift (2600079V)

CNA (Therapeutic Program Worker) - 2nd & 3rd shift ( 2600079V )

Oct 16, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Veteran Services - Sandusky 3416 Columbus Avenue Sandusky 44870

United States of America-OHIO-Erie County-Sandusky

Compensation : $23.28/hr

Full-time

Work Hours :  OR

Union : OCSEA

Direct Support/Direct Care

Technical Skills :
Customer Service, Direct Support/Direct Care, Human Services, Nursing, Veteran Services

Professional Skills :
Establishing Relationships, Flexibility, Situational Awareness, Teamwork, Confidentiality

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, visit https://dvs.ohio.gov/what-we-do/work-at-odvs

ALL THE GOOD STUFF!

• 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
• View our full benefits package on https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio

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

The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services. The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services.

NOTE:

Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Veterans Home Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview…