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Long term care (LTC) |
Facilities for persons who need 24 hour supervised care |
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Length of stay |
Number of days a person stays in a care facility |
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Terminal illness |
The person is expected to die from the illness |
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Chronic |
Condition last a long period of time even a lifetime |
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Example of chronic illness |
Physical disabilities heart disease stroke and dementia |
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Diagnosis |
Medical condition determined by a doctor |
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Home health care |
Care provided in a person's home |
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Assisted living |
Facilities provide some help with daily care such as showers meals and dressing |
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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 |
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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 |
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Charting |
Writing down important information about the resident |
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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 |
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Members of the care team include |
CNA, RN, LPN or LVN, Physicians, PT, OT, SLP, RD, MSW |
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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 |