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 helping 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.

The incumbent in this position will provide nursing services including, but not limited to, direct care, assessments, and facilitating health care services to residents. In addition, regular contact with individuals, families, nursing staff, physicians, and other departments as needed.

• 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 individual's 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 individual's physical/behavioral change.
• Observes client/patient/resident activities, recording/reporting unusual/hazardous behavior. Conducts periodic rounds to ensure safety and wellbeing of clients/patients/residents. Provides written/oral reports to describe unusual incidents.
• Escorts and 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.

• Possession of a Delaware certification as a Nursing Assistant or eligibility for a Delaware certification.

This is a casual/seasonal position which is non‑pension eligible and does not include healthcare or other benefits. When completing the online application, applicants will be asked to provide three professional references; at least one must be supervisory level or higher. The posting may be closed on or before 6/18/2026 upon filling the vacant position(s).

All new hires are required to attend an in‑person, statewide mandatory New Employee Orientation on their first day of employment. Satisfactory criminal background check, pre‑employment drug testing, and a 2‑Step TB/PPD test are required. The selected candidate must adhere to federal conflict‑of‑interest requirements and complete the required forms. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States;
Delaware participates in E‑Verify. DHSS does not provide employment‑based sponsorship.

Applications and supplemental questionnaires are evaluated based upon a rating of education, training, and experience as it relates to job requirements. Complete and accurate information on dates of employment, job titles, and duties is essential. Future correspondence will be sent via email.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek 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.