The Delaware Veterans Home (DVH) will be hosting a job fair for healthcare professionals scheduled for September 29, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. DVH is actively seeking qualified candidates for the roles of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs,) Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide quality care for veteran residents.

Prospective individuals will be able to connect with DVH staff, learn more about the positions available, and receive onsite interviews. Applicants are encouraged to bring their resume and any pertinent supporting documentation.

Successful applicants receive a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental and vision care, retirement plans, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth. Recruitment incentives are currently being offered for eligible positions.

Individuals are invited to attend the job fair from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 100 Delaware Veterans Blvd., Milford, DE 19963. Pre-registration is not required. Light refreshments will be offered.

For more information about the event or about the Delaware Veterans Home, visit vethome.delaware.gov or call (302) 424-6000. To apply today, visit statejobs.delaware.gov.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Rony Baltazar-Lopez (Rony.baltazar@delaware.gov) or (302) 739-4111.

Established in 2007, the Delaware Veterans Home is a large 144-bed facility situated on over 20 acres in Milford, DE. Its mission is to offer a safe and nurturing environment for veterans in need of long-term care. DVH houses residents from diverse military backgrounds and delivers a variety of support services that meet their unique needs and preferences.

Signing Bonuses Available for Qualified Applicants

MILFORD, Del. – Nurses of all practice levels are invited to the Delaware Veterans Home on Tuesday, Dec. 10, to hear more about opportunities to further their careers by serving those who served the nation.

The Veterans Home is seeking qualified applicants to help meet the health care needs of its residents, all of whom are Delaware military veterans. Positions are available for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs,) Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs.) Jobs at the Veterans Home include comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits and opportunities for growth and advancement.

This year, the Veterans Home will offer signing bonuses to eligible new hires in the amounts of $1,500 for CNAs, $2,000 for LPNs and $3,500 for RNs. On-the-spot interviews will be conducted and same-day job offers will be made.

“The Delaware Veterans Home is special place with a special mission and being part of our team means being part of a legacy of service to our state and our country,” said Archie Poling, director of nursing and acting administrator of the Veterans Home. “Like many other health care facilities in the region, we always have a need for highly qualified nurses at the Veterans Home. At this year’s job fair, I look forward to sharing our unique story and inviting applicants to grow their professional careers with us.”

The job fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the Delaware Veterans Home, 100 Delaware Veterans Blvd., Milford, DE 19963. For more information, call 302-424-6000. Job postings and applications are also available via www.delawarestatejobs.com. Applicants should bring a resume, references, driver’s license, Social Security card, CPR certification if available, and a nursing license or CNA certification.

The Delaware Veterans Home is a 150-bed residential skilled nursing care facility for qualified Delaware military veterans. Established in 2007, the Veterans Home is a division of the Delaware Department of State.

As Memorial Day approaches, the Delaware Veterans Home Memorial Brick Program is a meaningful way to honor those who have served our country and support the mission of the Delaware Veterans Home (DVH).

All net proceeds received from this effort will support DVH in providing additional amenities and homelike comforts for the more than 130 residents. The Delaware Veterans Home, located in Milford, opened to residents in 2007, and has served more than 400 residents since that time.

The first 200 memorial bricks purchased will be placed in the flag plaza at the front of the home, with additional bricks being added in other locations around the property.

Supporters may choose between a 4×8 brick with three lines of text for $200, or an 8×8 brick with six lines of text for $300. Purchases can be made by completing this brochure. Brick purchases are 100 percent tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations.

To learn more about DVH, visit vethome.delaware.gov.

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(DOVER, Del.) The Delaware Veterans Home (DVH) has a new online application that makes it easier than ever to make donations in support of amenities for the heroes residing there.  Individuals, businesses and organizations can make tax deductible donations to the Veterans Home Fund, the Memorial Brick Program and the Friends of the Delaware Veterans Home (501(c)3).  The online application can be accessed from the DVH web site or directly at de.gov/donatevetshome.

“It is through the generous donations of supporters that the Home continues to improve the quality of life for our veterans by enhancing recreational programs and maintaining the overall homelike environment in which they live,” said DVH Administrator Bill Peterson. “Making online donations through the Memorial Brick Program is also a great way commemorate loved ones in honor of specific causes.”

The Friends of the Delaware Veterans Home, a non-profit organization, raises funds primarily for larger projects such as the DVH outdoor pavilion and fishing pier.

“New eGovernment tools like this donation application help us meet Governor Markell’s challenge to make the state more efficient, effective and open,” noted Government Information Center director Greg Hughes.

For a material contribution to the DVH select an item from the Approved Donations List or contact the Home directly at 302-424-6000.

The Delaware Veterans Home recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of the day when it welcomed its first residents. Two of the first five residents took part in a commemoration of the anniversary on Wednesday at the Home in Milford.

The residents and staff were joined in the festivities by Governor Jack Markell, Lt. Governor Matt Denn, Congressman John Carney, Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock, General Frank Vavala, General Carol Timmons, state senators and representatives, as well as members of Delaware’s veteran community and many others.

The Delaware Veterans Home (DVH) currently cares for 118 male and female veterans from all three counties and all military branches.

“One of the best ways for us to recognize the service and sacrifice of our veterans is to ensure they have the highest possible care and quality of life in their later years,” said Governor Markell. “The administration and staff of the Delaware Veterans Home truly made it into a home, putting the needs of the veterans above all else, treating them with the dignity and respect they deserve.”

The Delaware Veterans Home houses a 30-bed dementia unit, in addition to the 90 beds reserved for skilled and/or intermediate care for the First State’s veteran community. An additional wing was recently opened to respond to high demand.

In 2004, Governor Minner signed into law HB 396 which appropriated funding to design and build a 150-bed veterans home. On Delaware Day 2006, the Delaware Veterans Home was dedicated. It opened to its first three residents on Wednesday, June 13, 2007. Two more joined shortly thereafter. By June 2008 there were 108 residents.

In 2011, after a two-year plan of improvement initiated by Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock, the Delaware Veterans Home received its first five-star rating (highest rating) from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This significant increase in quality of care was also recognized in 2012 with a zero-deficiency survey by the federal Veterans Administration.

“The leadership of Deputy Secretary of State James Collins and the Home’s director, Bill Peterson, was key to the significant improvements we have seen at the Delaware Veterans Home in the last couple of years,” said Secretary Bullock. “However, it is the hardworking and dedicated staff of the Veterans Home that is ultimately responsible for the wonderful care our veterans are receiving day after day. Along with the support of residents’ families, dozens of devoted volunteers and a caring community of veterans and non-veterans alike, we believe that the Delaware Veterans Home has truly become a special place.”

“Delawareans have always held the service and sacrifices of our veterans and their families in the highest regard,” said Congressman John Carney. “Today’s celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Delaware Veterans Home signifies that our state is as dedicated as ever to ensuring that members of our Armed Forces get the treatment and care they deserve.