Nurse Aide Qualities and Characteristics 1 02 Nursing

Nurse Aide Qualities and Characteristics 1. 02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 1

Characteristics of Nurse Aide • Cheerful • Enthusiastic • Responsible • Considerate • Courteous • Cooperative 1. 02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 2

Characteristics of Nurse Aide • • • 1. 02 Willing to learn Tactful Competent Committed to job Punctual Self-aware Nursing Fundamentals 7243 3

Characteristics of Nurse Aide • • • 1. 02 Dependable Empathetic Honest Patient Respectful Trustworthy Nursing Fundamentals 7243 4

Nurse Aide Personal Hygiene and Health 1. 02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 5

Personal Hygiene Practices • Taking a daily bath or shower • Using deodorants/antiperspirants • Brushing teeth and using mouthwash • Keeping hair clean and neatly styled • Cleaning and maintaining short, smooth nails 1. 02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 6

Factors that Promotes Good Health • • 1. 02 Rest and sleep Diet Exercise Good posture and body mechanics Eye examinations Dental care No use of drugs, alcohol or cigarettes Nursing Fundamentals 7243 7

Professional Dress • Uniform clean, pressed • Shoes polished and comfortable • Shoe laces clean • Stockings without holes/runs • Jewelry limited to watch and wedding ring 1. 02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 8

Nurse Aide Work Assignment 1. 02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 9

Nurse Aide Work Assignment Made by a licensed nurse Based on needs of residents and availability of staff • Allows staff to work as team • Includes being cooperative and helping others when asked • • 1. 02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 10

Nurse Aide Work Assignment • Includes never ignoring a resident that needs help, is uncomfortable or in danger 1. 02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 11

Nurse Aide Work Assignment • Includes notifying the supervisor of unfinished assignments • Includes answering call signals even though not assigned to the resident 1. 02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 12

Nurse Aide Work Plan Considerations • Workload • Resident condition • Time • Support services assigned 1. 02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 13

Establishing Priorities for Resident Care Activities of daily living Meeting hygiene needs Positioning and providing for exercise • Maintaining proper nutrition • Providing for elimination of wastes • • • 1. 02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 14

Establishing Priorities for Resident Care Special procedures: • Taking vital signs • Measuring urine 1. 02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 15

Establishing Priorities for Resident Care • • • 1. 02 Support services Providing drinking water Delivering and picking up meal trays Providing clean linen and making beds Cleaning and caring for equipment Nursing Fundamentals 7243 16

Establishing Priorities for Resident Care • Documentation/ reporting • Presenting oral reports to supervisor • Writing on record if directed to do so 1. 02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 17

Healthcare Team Member Practices 1. 02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 18

Function within Chain of Command LTC Facility Administrator Director of Nursing RN Shift Supervisors Staff Nurses Nurse Aides 1. 02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 19

Identification of Team Members Nurse Aide MUST wear name tag or photo ID! North Carolina G. S. 90 -640 reads as written: § 90 -640. Identification badges required. 1. 02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 20

Working with Others - Guidelines • Know the responsibilities, functions and role expectations listed in job description • Display qualities and characteristics befitting a nurse aide • Be prompt in reporting to work 1. 02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 21

Working with Others - Guidelines Notify facility of absence ASAP Display good health and hygiene practices • Follow facility dress code policy • Practice ethical & legal actions • Direct questions about things you don’t understand to supervisor • • 1. 02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 22

Working with Others - Guidelines • Follow instructions and directions of supervisor • Display pride in appearance • Promptly report unusual observations to the supervisor • Make supervisor aware of family and resident complaints 1. 02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 23

Working with Others - Guidelines Perform duties in spirit of cooperation Do not waste supplies and equipment Follow facility rules and regulations Be accurate in measuring, recording and reporting • Notify supervisor when leaving and returning to unit • • 1. 02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 24

Working with Others - Guidelines • Assist other healthcare workers willingly • Never use supplies or equipment belonging to the facility or resident • Never discuss personal problems with the residents 1. 02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 25