Recovery-Focused Nursing Assistant | Care Team

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

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.