C​/s Certified Nursing Assistant

Introduction

Make a Difference with DHSS. Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well‑being, fostering self‑sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

This position involves nursing/therapeutic support work, implementing treatment plans developed by professional staff. Work typically includes caring for one or more clients/patients/residents experiencing acute or chronic disabilities, including physical, mental, and developmental disorders.

• Provides mentoring and orientation for newly hired or less experienced staff, ensuring assignments are completed.
• Leads individual and group therapeutic processes and discussions involving reality orientation, sensory stimulation, range‑of‑motion exercises, and application of splints or braces.
• Participates on interdisciplinary care teams, providing information about the individual's overall physical condition, abilities, and behavioral characteristics.
• Ensures aseptic integrity of feeding, catheter, and respiratory tubes or devices while assisting individuals with personal hygiene.
• Monitors and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and nutritional intake or output, alerting professional staff to significant physical or behavioral changes.
• Provides oral or written descriptions of changes in an individual's physical or behavioral status.
• Observes client, patient, or resident activities, recording or reporting unusual or hazardous behavior and conducting periodic rounds to ensure safety and well‑being.
• Escorts or is responsible for individuals traveling to social, recreational, or medical appointments on or off campus.
• Applies appropriate interventions to prevent or de‑escalate inappropriate behaviors.

• Possession of a Delaware certification as a Nursing Assistant.
• Demonstrated competence through education, training, or experience in the responsibilities listed above.

This is a casual/seasonal position. It is non‑pension eligible and does not include healthcare or other benefits.

• All new hires must complete Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment.
• A satisfactory criminal background check is required and must be covered by the applicant (estimated cost $85.00).
• Pre‑employment drug testing and a 2‑Step TB/PPD test are required.
• This position is classified under an exclusive bargaining representative and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Delaware participates in E‑Verify.
• DHSS does not provide employment‑based sponsorship.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid by calling (800) 232‑5470. For assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act, call (302) 739‑5458 or email jobs. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce, encouraging representation across race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.