Nursing care attendant vs home care attendant

Differences between nursing care attendant and home care attendant duties and responsibilities

Nursing care attendant example responsibilities.

• Keep linens and utilities clean and in order, empty and clean urinals commodes and bedpans.
• Perform and report clinical observations of patients' temperature/pulse/respiration rate and blood pressure.
• Assist clients with ADL's, and making sure their needs are meet.
• Perform CPR and post mortem care.
• Perform routine technical duties including Phlebotomy and EKG's.
• Company and assist babies to x-ray, EKG, sonogram.
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Home care attendant example responsibilities.

• Manage clients bills, paid them, buy groceries, take complete care of their responsibilities.
• Self-Direct and empower, providing hygiene care, hospice and respite care to Alzheimer's patients and patients requiring long-term assistance.
• Provide companionship and conversation, stabilization, and assistance with walking, and providing medication and appointment reminders for assign patients.
• Maintain all confidential personnel files and CPR compliance records.
• Ensure that HHA's are trained to administer the required care.
• Interview applicants for HHA training program, and general clerical duties and some front reception coverage.
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