Certified nursing attendant vs resident care associate

Differences between certified nursing attendant and resident care associate duties and responsibilities

Certified nursing attendant example responsibilities.

• Do ADL sheets and assist RN's and LPN's when need.
• Develop and update syllabus for each assign course.
• Obtain vitals, monitor ADL'S be aware of patient condition and orientation.
• Turn and change beds, install and empty catheter bags and feed residents.
• Contribute individualized care with feeding patients.
• Operate Mechanical/Manual Hoyer lift for patients.
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Resident care associate example responsibilities.

• Assist Alzheimer patients with daily activities including personal care, administering medications and communicating with their families.
• Assist in rehabilitation to transfer home.
• Have been train to administer medication, CPR train, and mechanical lift train.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout med pass, and practice aseptic technique when pouring and assisting with medication.
• Assist with ADL's, medication assistance, dinning room service, answering the telephones and front desk monitoring.
• Care for residents with diagnosis such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and arthritis.
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