Nursing Assistant

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.
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!

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 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.