1. Nurse Aide Qualities and Characteristics
1.02
Nursing Fundamentals 7243

2. Characteristics of Nurse Aide
Cheerful
Enthusiastic
Responsible
Considerate
Courteous
Cooperative
1.02
Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

3. Characteristics of Nurse Aide
Willing to learn
Tactful
Competent
Committed to job
Punctual
Self-aware
1.02
Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

4. Characteristics of Nurse Aide
Dependable
Empathetic
Honest
Patient
Respectful
Trustworthy
1.02
Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

5. Nurse Aide Personal Hygiene and Health
1.02
Nursing Fundamentals 7243

6. Personal Hygiene Practices
Taking a daily bath or shower
Using deodorants/antiperspirants
Brushing teeth and using mouthwash
Keeping hair clean and neatly styled
Cleaning and maintaining short, smooth nails
1.02
Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

7. Factors that Promotes Good Health
Rest and sleep
Diet
Exercise
Good posture and body mechanics
Eye examinations
Dental care
No use of drugs, alcohol or cigarettes
1.02
Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

8. Professional Dress Uniform clean, pressed
Shoes polished and comfortable
Shoe laces clean
Stockings without holes/runs
Jewelry limited to watch and wedding ring
1.02
Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

9. Nurse Aide Work Assignment
1.02
Nursing Fundamentals 7243

10. Nurse Aide Work Assignment
Made by a licensed nurse
Based on needs of residents and availability of staff
Allows staff to work as team
Includes being cooperative and helping others when asked
1.02
Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

11. Nurse Aide Work Assignment
Includes never ignoring a resident that needs help, is uncomfortable or in danger
1.02
Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

12. Nurse Aide Work Assignment
Includes notifying the supervisor of unfinished assignments
Includes answering call signals even though not assigned to the resident
1.02
Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

13. Nurse Aide Work Plan Considerations
Workload
Resident condition
Time
Support services assigned
1.02
Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

14. Establishing Priorities for Resident Care
Activities of daily living
Meeting hygiene needs
Positioning and providing for exercise
Maintaining proper nutrition
Providing for elimination of wastes
1.02
Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

15. Establishing Priorities for Resident Care
Special procedures:
Taking vital signs
Measuring urine
1.02
Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

16. Establishing Priorities for Resident Care
Support services
Providing drinking water
Delivering and picking up meal trays
Providing clean linen and making beds
Cleaning and caring for equipment
1.02
Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

17. Establishing Priorities for Resident Care
Documentation/ reporting
Presenting oral reports to supervisor
Writing on record if directed to do so
1.02
Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

18. Healthcare Team Member Practices
1.02
Nursing Fundamentals 7243

19. Function within Chain of Command
LTC Facility Administrator
Director of Nursing
RN Shift Supervisors
Staff Nurses
Nurse Aides
1.02
Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

20. Identification of Team Members
Nurse Aide MUST wear name tag or photo ID!
North Carolina G.S reads as written:
§ Identification badges required.
1.02
Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

21. Working with Others - Guidelines
Know the responsibilities, functions and role expectations listed in job description
Display qualities and characteristics befitting a nurse aide
Be prompt in reporting to work
1.02
Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

22. Working with Others - Guidelines
Notify facility of absence ASAP
Display good health and hygiene practices
Follow facility dress code policy
Practice ethical & legal actions
Direct questions about things you don’t understand to supervisor
1.02
Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

23. Working with Others - Guidelines
Follow instructions and directions of supervisor
Display pride in appearance
Promptly report unusual observations to the supervisor
Make supervisor aware of family and resident complaints
1.02
Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

24. Working with Others - Guidelines
Perform duties in spirit of cooperation
Do not waste supplies and equipment
Follow facility rules and regulations
Be accurate in measuring, recording and reporting
Notify supervisor when leaving and returning to unit
1.02
Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

25. Working with Others - Guidelines
Assist other healthcare workers willingly
Never use supplies or equipment belonging to the facility or resident
Never discuss personal problems with the residents
1.02
Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.