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Long term care (LTC)

Facilities for persons who need 24 hour supervised care

Length of stay


Number of days a person stays in a care facility

Terminal illness

The person is expected to die from the illness

Chronic

Condition last a long period of time even a lifetime

Example of chronic illness

Physical disabilities heart disease stroke and dementia

Diagnosis

Medical condition determined by a doctor

Home health care

Care provided in a person's home

Assisted living

Facilities provide some help with daily care such as showers meals and dressing

Role of the nursing assistant

Perform assigned nursing tasks such as taking temperature personal care such as bathing helping them eat and drink promoting independence and self care

Nursing assistance duties

Helping residents with toileting needs


Assisting to move safely around


Keeping area neat and clean


Caring for supplies and equipment


Helping residents dress


Making beds


Giving backrubs helping with mouth care

Charting

Writing down important information about the resident

Responsibility for residents

All residents are the responsibility of each nursing assistant. You will receive assignments to complete tasks care and paperwork for specific residents who need help even if they are not on your assignment sheet provide the needed care

Members of the care team include

CNA, RN, LPN or LVN, Physicians, PT, OT, SLP, RD, MSW

As a nursing assistant you will be carrying out instructions given by a nurse who is acting on the instructions of the doctor or other members of the care team. This is called

Chain of command