Nursing Assistant

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) in Delaware is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support clients on the unit, assist with activities of daily living, take vital signs, and document care. The role emphasizes safety, compassionate care, and adherence to state guidelines.

You will participate in care plans, support 1:1 and group activities, and help prevent emergencies while maintaining infection control. Training is provided; background checks and orientation are required.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of nursing procedures such as monitoring or recording temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration and nutritional intake/output.
• Knowledge of narrative report writing.

Responsibilities

• Attends required classes including facility policies/procedures and safety procedures.
• Monitors/records vital signs and nutritional intake/output; alerts staff to irregularities.
• Assists individuals with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Maintains infection control and sanitary conditions in the surrounding area.
• Participates on the interdisciplinary care team and documents observations.

Skills

Nursing procedures knowledge

Documentation skills

Patient care support

Safety awareness

Job description

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.

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. 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. For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!

Summary Statement As a recovery coach and recovery team member, the NA is responsible for implementing and reporting back on the goals and interventions listed in clients’ recovery plans. The NA also conducts therapeutic activities on the unit; assists with ADLs such as bathing, dressing, feeding, weighing, and walking clients; obtains and records vital signs; monitors clients on close visual observation such as 1:1 and Q15 minute checks; documents in charts and on forms; participates in preventing and managing psychiatric and medical emergencies; ensures a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit by adhering to state and federal guidelines and by applying the principles of recovery and trauma informed care.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Attends required classes including/not restricted to facility policies/procedures, nursing/therapeutic support methods, safety/security.
• Receives hands-on training, observing/assisting professional and higher level non-professional nursing/therapeutic staff.
• Monitors/records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, nutritional intake/output. Alerts professional staff to significant irregularities.
• Implements prescribed treatment plans involving reality orientation, sensory stimulation, range of motion exercise, and application of splints/braces. Provides oral/written description of individual\'s physical/behavioral change.
• Observes individual activities providing oral/written report of unusual/hazardous behavior.
• Observes/supervises individuals within facility surroundings ensuring appropriate location/security.
• Escorts/is responsible for individuals traveling to social/recreational activities and medical appointments on/off campus.
• Participates on interdisciplinary care team providing information about the individual\'s overall physical condition, abilities, and behavioral characteristics.
• Applies appropriate interventions to prevent or de-escalate inappropriate behaviors.
• Assists individual with personal hygiene.
• Maintains individual surroundings ensuring appropriate infection control/sanitary conditions, care/storage of linens and clothing.

Job Requirements JOB REQUIREMENTS for Nursing Assistant Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Six months experience in applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of nursing procedures such as monitoring or recording temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration and nutritional intake/output.
• Knowledge of narrative report writing.

Additional Posting Information This posting may be closed on or before 02/04/2027 upon filling the vacant position(s).

Conditions of Hire All new hires are required to attend an in-person, statewide mandatory New Employee Orientation on their first day of employment. The session will be held at a designated location in either Kent or New Castle County.

A satisfactory criminal background check is required and must be covered by the applicant, with an estimated cost of $85.00. Pre-employment drug testing is also required. Additionally, all new hires are required to complete a 2-Step TB/PPD test, which will be administered on their first day at the facility.

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.

Benefits To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com. If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail]. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.