Nurse sitter vs resident care associate

Differences between nurse sitter and resident care associate duties and responsibilities

Nurse sitter example responsibilities.

• Increase productivity by voluntarily attending training seminars earning certifications in phlebotomy and urological care that increase overall scope of practice.
• Execute all duties strictly adhering to patient's rights and confidentiality under implement HIPPA regulations.
• Maintain open communication with patient (s) and patient's family while also staying conscious of HIPPA laws.
• Provide behavioral/ emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
• Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.

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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