Role OverviewThe 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.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: organizing, planning, and conducting empowerment activities to promote high self-esteem and self-respect; monitoring nursing home residents participating in activities both individually or in group; assisting supervisor in establishing goals and objectives for department and is instrumental in working to obtain goals set.
Why It Might Be a Fit
If you are ready for the next great step in your career, come join us. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees.
Requirements
- completion of associate degree in recreation or specialty area (e.g., music, art, drama); 12 mos. exp. in Activity Therapy; valid drivers’ license
- completion of undergraduate core program in recreation or specialty area (e.g., music, art, drama); valid drivers’ license
- equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above
Benefits
- Starting Hourly Pay – $22.59
- Multiple scheduled pay increases over your years of service
- Longevity increases start at your fifth year and grows as long as you stay with the State of Ohio
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
- 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
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