ROLE OF NURSE AIDE IN RESTORATION CARE

ROLE OF THE NURSE AIDE Use a restorative approach in the care of all residents, with a focus on independence and the quality of life. Prevent complications and promote wellness by: Encouraging activity, exercise and good alignment Offering adequate food and fluids Providing proper skin care Practicing safety and infection control Explain procedure and encourage resident’s participation to their level of ability Allow adequate time for residents to complete self-care tasks. Always replace call signal and needed items within resident’s reach

ROLE OF THE NURSE AIDE Encourage resident to use strengths and overcome weaknesses. Look for things the resident can do and build on the abilities. Encourage residents to function as independently as possible - but not beyond their capabilities. Independence can be physical such as walking or mental such as decision-making Seek help from nurse in understanding residents’ abilities and disabilities. Find the right balance for each resident Generally stop short of resident becoming frustrated, discouraged or giving up. Make careful observations to prevent complications and to monitor the resident’s progress. Be sensitive to the resident’s needs, identify what works and doesn’t work for the resident, and report your observations

SPECIFIC RESTORATIVE PROGRAMS Restorative care planning begins on the day of admission and is: Based on needs of individual residents Developed and implemented by the restorative team Written in the resident care plan Specific Restorative Programs Hygiene and grooming program Exercise program Ambulation program PROM program Pressure sore prevention program Dining program Bowel/bladder program “Alternatives to Restraints” program Communication program Behavior management program

ROLE OF NURSE AIDE IN ASSISTING WITH RESTORATIVE PROGRAMS Make careful observations of residents’ problems and/or restorative needs. Report your objective observations to assist the nurse in assessing, planning care and documenting programs Review and become familiar with the specific restorative plan of care. Understand exactly what your role and responsibilities are Request information and assistance from the nurse Follow the restorative care plan and instructions of the nurse. Report changes in improvement or decline of the resident to the nurse Work with the restorative team as appropriate. Your participation can be valuable to the success of the program and can be a valuable learning experience for you