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Communicate professionally within a healthcare setting
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
interact with clients, families and co-workers
display appropriate verbal and nonverbal skills in the work setting
establish a therapeutic relationship with clients, families, and co-workers
respond to clients that exhibit problematic behavior
respond to aggressive behavior
establish working relationship with supervisors and peers following the chain of command
demonstrate reporting and documentation
assist client to meet spiritual needs
adapt care/communication to meet the psychological needs of the aging client
demonstrate sensitivity to emotional needs, social diversity, and mental health of clients, families, and coworkers
apply strategies to cope with client and family stress
accept constructive feedback
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Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
function within and uphold the ethical and legal responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant
carry out assignments
develop job seeking and keeping skills
protect rights of clients
treat client respectfully regardless of social, ethnic, or religious background
apply strategies to cope with caregiver stress
differentiate the nursing assistant role in a variety of health care settings
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Maintain a safe healthcare environment
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, therapeutic environment
respond appropriately in emergency situations
perform airway clearance maneuver
apply principles of body mechanics
demonstrate safe use and maintenance of equipment and supplies
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Adhere to principles of infection control
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
demonstrate principles of medical asepsis for client and personal safety.
demonstrate principles of standard and transmission-based precautions and infection prevention
demonstrate prevention of blood borne pathogen transmission
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Provide for personal care needs of clients
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
provide for personal grooming and hygiene
assist with nutrition and fluid needs
assist client with bowel and bladder elimination
maintain a urinary catheter
assist client with bowel and bladder retraining
make an occupied and unoccupied bed
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Provide for basic nursing care needs
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
carry out the basic nursing skills required for the nursing assistant
adapt care to meet the physical needs of the aging client
apply heat and cold applications
apply nonprescription (OTC) medications
define the principles of nutrition and fluid needs
provide client comfort measures
assist with end-of-life care for the dying client
assist with post-mortem care
recognize the general effects of prescribed routine medications
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Demonstrate reporting and documentation of client data
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
measure intake and output
measure temperature, pulse, and respiration
measure weight and height
recognize normal and abnormal blood pressure readings
identify normal and abnormal vital signs
document client data
prioritize the reporting of data
recognize signs of client discomfort
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Utilize principles of mobility to assist clients
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
examine types and uses of restraining devices
use restraint alternatives
assist with moving or positioning a client
promote joint mobility, body alignment, and activity
assist with ambulation
use client transfer techniques
apply prosthetic and orthotic devices
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Promote independence through rehabilitation/restorative care
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
assist client with range of motion exercises
promote client independence during activities of daily living (ADL)
assist clients with hearing or vision impairment with activities of daily living
assist clients with speech impairment with activities of daily living
assist with restorative therapies
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Provide care for clients experiencing acute and chronic health conditions
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
care for client with developmental disabilities
care for clients with long-term, disabling conditions including dementia
assist clients with dementia through environment and activities
manage stressful situations with clients with dementia
provide food and fluid intake monitoring and interventions for clients with dementia
manage behavioral challenges of clients with dementia
demonstrate sensitivity to emotional needs, social diversity, and mental health of clients
respond to psycho-social needs of clients