| Posted by |
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 kathleenjuliewashpon
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| Project Status |
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Closet |
| Budget |
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Between $1000 and $3000 |
| Posting Date |
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Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:34:04 |
| Expires |
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Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:34:04 () |
| Awarded |
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No |
| Project Description: |
Provide short-term rehabilitation, long-term residential care and specialized healthcare services
Nursing Care Functions:
* Assists residents with personal cares including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, bed mobility, toileting and feeding. - Follows all shift routines, policy and procedures regarding accurate performance of vital signs, weights, etc. Understands/supports resident Bill of Rights.
* Delivers meals and assists residents with eating. Records accurate food and fluid intake as assigned reports any chewing or swallowing difficulty to the nurse.
* Assists the resident with the restorative nursing program including but no limited to, passive and active range of motion, ambulation with appropriate assistive devices and use transfer belt.
* Assists the residents in transferring using a transfer belt, device or appropriate lift maintaining resident safety at all times.
* Uses safety standards: (a) Uses transfer belt for all transfers/ambulation of residents. (b) Uses proper body mechanics. (c) Ambulates/transfers residents per plan of care. (d) Positions residents to maintain body alignment per policy and procedure and plan of care.
* Reports promptly to the nurse any changes in the resident condition.
* Answers call lights promptly and determines resident needs.
* Neatly makes and changes bed linen.
* Ensures that residents are clean, neatly dressed, and well-groomed.
* Reports any indication of resident illness to the nurse.
* Provides any information on changes in skin conditions to the nurse.
* Follows standard precautions and works within OSHA guidelines. Follows infection control policy/procedure: (a) Follows resident skin care protocol. (b) Properly cleans and stores resident equipment. (c) Maintains sanitary conditions in common areas (e.g., tub rooms, dining areas, hallways). (d) Follows basic principles of linen handling. (e) Follows principles of universal precautions. (f) Follows isolation precautions. (g) Reports any concern related to infection control to nurse.
* Observe and report any noted changes in mental status to the nurse.
* Report to charge nurse all incidents, accidents that occur involving residents, and visitors.
* Treats and ensures that residents are treated with respect and dignity. Shows respect for resident's right to confidentiality, olignity and privacy.
* Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect per facility policy.
* Remains aware and takes special precautions to ensure a clean safe environment for residents and staff.
* Reports any equipment malfunction to designated employee.
* Completes miscellaneous tasks related to care of residents (e.g., transporting patients).
* Reports to nurse prior to shift and at end of shift. |
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