cs Certified Nursing Assistant
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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.
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- Provides mentoring/orientation for newly hired/less experienced staff ensuring assignments are completed.
- Leads individual/group therapeutic processes/discussions involving reality orientation sensory stimulation range of motion exercise and application of splints/braces.
- Participates on interdisciplinary care team providing information about the individuals overall physical condition abilities and behavioral characteristics.
- Ensures aseptic integrity of feeding catheter and respiratory tubes/devices while assisting individual with personal hygiene.
- Monitors/records temperature pulse respiration blood pressure nutritional intake/output. Alerts professional staff to significant physical/behavioral changes/irregularities.
- Provides oral/written description of individuals physical/behavioral change.
- Observes client/patient/resident activities recording/reporting unusual/hazardous behavior. Conducts periodic rounds to ensure safety/well being of clients/patients/residents. Provides written/oral reports to describe unusual incidents.
- Escorts/is responsible for individuals traveling to social/recreational activities and medical appointments on/off campus.
- Applies appropriate interventions to prevent or de-escalate inappropriate behaviors.
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Possession of a Delaware certification as a Nursing Assistant.
This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.
When completing the online application applicants will be asked to provide three professional sources that may be contacted by to conduct employment references. At least 1 reference must be supervisory level or higher but preference is for 3 supervisory level references. Do not list names of personal friends or family members. If you are a current or former State of Delaware employee an interagency reference check will be requested on your behalf.
This posting may be closed on or before 12/22/2026 upon filling the vacant position(s).
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.
The selected candidate must follow the federal conflict-of-interest requirements under 45 CFR 1321 for all duties related to the Older Americans Act Title III programs. The candidate will be required to complete a Conflict-of-Interest Form to be provided at interview disclose any actual or potential conflicts and take part in annual reviews before beginning any Older Americans Act work.
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 .
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting.If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support you may call or email .
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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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