Activity Aide

Introduction

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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.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick‑start your profession.

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Join our team as an Activity Aide I at the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill! You’ll help to engage the residents here by organizing and conducting group/individual activities such as games, entertainers, support groups, dances, arts and crafts, community trips, etc. To organize these programs, you’ll maintain records and work with community groups and recreational facilities in scheduling and coordinating activities.

For trips outside the facility, you’ll drive a 15‑passenger van and assume responsibility for the care and safety of patients. In this role, you will also assist in the residents’ treatments, from observing and recording progress to developing goal plans for new residents.

• Oversees and instructs clients/patients in a variety of activities such as games, music, athletics, arts and crafts, swimming and exercise programs.
• Plans and organizes trips and special events.
• Observes and records progress, problems and/or incidents.
• Conducts initial and ongoing client/patient assessments and interest surveys.
• Develops, recommends, and implements approved activities treatment or goal attainment plan. Participate as a member of the treatment team.
• Performs minor maintenance such as cleaning, lubricating and making mechanical adjustment to activity equipment. Requisition s needed supplies.
• May drive van or school bus and/or assume responsibility for the care and safety of patients/clients on trips outside the facility.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Activity Aide I

• Knowledge of conducting group activities.
• Knowledge of working with persons with disabilities.
• Knowledge of applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of narrative report writing.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DHSS does not provide employment‑based sponsorship.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Pre‑employment Drug Testing:
Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre‑employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre‑employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

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