State Tested Nursing Assistant (Hospital Aide)

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Brown County-Georgetown Work Locations: Southern Ohio Veteran's Home 2003 Veterans Boulevard Georgetown 45121-0000 Organization: Veteran Services Georgetown Classified Indicator: Classified Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Bargaining Unit Work Hours: Based on shift preference Compensation: $16.82 Unposting Date: Jan 31, 2021, 10:59:00 PM Job Function: Nursing Job Level: Individual Contributor Agency Contact Name: DVS HR Agency Contact Information: (937) 378-2900

State Tested Nursing Assistant (Hospital Aide)

(200005S7) Job Duties
The Ohio Veterans Home is a State of Ohio employer and working here 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. 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. The home staffs a full time Physician and Certified Nurse Practitioner.
The home opened in 2003, and is located in the scenic countryside of Brown County, offering a tranquil setting where veterans can feel at home. Those who wish to visit with our residents can enjoy a small park on the grounds, which includes a pavilion, walking trail and playground. Watch the video below to learn more about our homes.

We are looking for caring and passionate State Tested Nursing Assistants (Hospital Aide) to join our team and help us achieve our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.”
If you are ready for the next great step in your career……Come join us!
Who we need:A candidate who:

• Is registered as a State Tested Nursing Assistant in Ohio
• Provides high-quality patient care
• Interacts with all levels of staff in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure
• Possesses great observational skills
• Is pleasant, polite, patient, caring, passionate and empathetic
• Is highly motivated in performing job duties
• Communicates effectively in verbal and written form
• Is a self-starter requiring minimal supervision and guidance
• Preserves patient dignity
• Is flexible, proactive, resourceful, efficient, professional and maintains confidentiality

What you’ll do:Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.)

What’s in it for you:The State of Ohio offers an excellent benefits package and work/life balance
Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan
• Prescription coverage and a wellness program offering financial incentives are also offered with medical coverage
• To view complete medical coverage information, click here https://das.ohio.gov/Divisions/Human-Resources/Benefits-Administration/Medical

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance are offered at no cost after one year of continuous service

Work/Life Balance and Time Away From Work

• Paid time off - Vacation leave, Personal leave and sick leave accruals
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave
• Participation in the Alternative Work Schedule after successful completion of first year of employment, with approval of supervisor

Pay

• Pay increases are granted pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code
• Pay increase after 6 months of employment and every year thereafter until reaching top pay

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees
• State of Ohio employees do not pay into Social Security
• The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement
• The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary
• OPERS website https://www.opers.org

Ohio Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan
• Ohio Deferred Compensation website https://www.ohio457.org
  

Other Benefits

• Access to learning and professional development funds
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible healthcare and childcare expenses
• Supplemental life insurance
• Access to the Credit Union of Ohio
• And more

Qualifications
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary; must be listed on Ohio Nurse Aide Registry & possess certification in CPR

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Knowledge of addition/subtraction; departmental, state & federal laws, rules & guidelines pertaining to direct care; first aid*, CPR; human relations; skill in direct care; operating lifts*; wheelchairs*; geri chairs* & electric beds*. Ability to apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems; maintain accurate vital statistic records; recognize unusual client/resident condition & take appropriate action; develop good rapport with clients/residents; demonstrate strength to move, position & lift 50-100 pounds; carry out & follow instructions in simple written & oral form. (*) Developed after employment
NOTE:

• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire
• The applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications on the application form. Failure to do so will prohibit consideration of the applicant.
• New hires agree to participate in the State of Ohio Direct Deposit of Paycheck Program per Section 124.151(B) of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Applications must be received no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the designated deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http://careers.ohio.gov/. Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.

Unless otherwise required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases after completing probation and following successful annual performance evaluations.
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 process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.
Background Check Information
The final applicant selected for this position may be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year (not applicable to current state employees).
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal records check as required by Section 3721.121 of the Ohio Revised Code. Applicants who have been convicted or pleaded guilty to any of the offenses listed in 3721.121 (C)(1)(a) may be excluded from consideration.