Activities Aide

ALL THE GOOD STUFF!

• Starting Hourly Pay: $20.17
• Multiple pay increases over your first 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
• View our full benefits package on https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio
  
  

WORK SCHEDULE – (2-week rotating schedule)

Week 1: Work Sunday (1530-1930), off Monday, work Tuesday-Thursday (1530-1930), work Friday (1630-2030), off Saturday

Week 2: Off Sunday, work Monday-Tuesday (1530-1930), off Wednesday, work Thursday (1530-1930), work Friday (1630-2030), work Saturday (1530-1930)

The schedule/hours are flexible based on scheduled activities and trips per needs of residents and the Activities Department

Key Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assists higher-level activity therapists in implementation of activity therapy.
• Monitors residents participating in activity therapy & recreational activities.
• Provides an environment that promotes resident socialization & interaction.
• Escorts &/or transports residents to & from activities & provides assistance to volunteers transporting residents.
• Maintains records of attendance &/or participation for Activity Plan of Care as well as other required activity therapy records; documents resident’s progress.
• Attends staff meetings to provide input regarding resident participation.
  
  

If you are ready for the next great step in your career……Come join us

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Application Procedures

• To be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)
• When completing your online Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet each minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your online application.
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• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application.
  
  

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 http://careers.ohio.gov. Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.

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 process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills: Mental Health, Arts, Customer Service, Direct Support/Direct Care, Creativity, Organizing and Planning, Flexibility, Teamwork, Customer Focus

Organization

Veterans Services Sandusky

Agency Contact Name and Information

Hailey Ivory, Hailey.Ivory@dvs.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

May 25, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Veteran Services - Sandusky

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Erie County-Sandusky

Compensation

$20.17/hour

Schedule

Part-time

Work Hours

See below

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

Arts, Customer Service, Direct Support/Direct Care, Mental Health

Professional Skills

Creativity, Customer Focus, Flexibility, Organizing and Planning, Teamwork

Agency Overview

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.

WHO ARE WE?

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